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Exeter City Council

… into account by its member authorities when they take decisions using their own statutory powers. Carbon Impact Assessment The expected annual carbon impacts from potential interventions have been calculated for the forecast year 2031. Findings show that reducing travel, reducing vehicular capacity, sharing and electrifying of car travel offer the biggest carbon savings per pound spent…

… to many, due to high costs and restricted routes. By expanding the bus routes and decreasing (or eliminating) fares for students and the elderly, we may see an increase in usage of such transport systems, leading to an overall decrease in carbon dioxide emissions. The young people have spoken, they are speaking and will continue to speak out until we reach our goal - a greener future…

… structure, based on historic patterns of movement and natural features, has been put under huge pressure by the growing demands of the city. Green spaces and linear routes along valleys and watercourses do not always connect, so may not provide a safe and healthy way of moving around the city. With the commitment to becoming carbon- neutral by 2030, Exeter has the opportunity to show leadership…

… and innovative technologies to make travel easier and help the city’s transport networks operate more flexibly and efficiently. A key piece of innovation will be the development of a new zero-emission transport subscription service. This platform will join up an electric vehicle car club, the UK’s largest on street electric cycle hire network and proposed low-carbon bus services. Transport Steering…

…. Furthermore, combining these actions with walking and cycling measures offer even greater carbon saving potential. Examples of the highest priority carbon reducing measures include: • Electric car club vehicles • Sustainable travel enhancements achieved by vehicle capacity reduction • Targeted travel planning at new interventions • Linking public transport enhancements with improved electric…