Including the closely related terms public transport, public transport, and transport.
…: Transport Whilst carbon emissions in the energy sector have fallen due to the rise in renewables and reduction in the use of coal, transport emissions have remained broadly similar, with any fuel efficiencies offset by increased journeys. The city is making a £270m low carbon intervention through the Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme which will be completed by 2021, delivering bus…
… Cutting emissions further will depend upon the speed at which vehicle transport itself can be decarbonised, with a rapid shift to electric or hydrogen vehicles, the availability of better public transport, and an environment which encourages active travel. In particular, the city is focussing on the role and place for a new mass transit system to complement the present bus and rail networks…
…; Significantly increased long term funding for active travel and public transport in the city region; Full commitment to deliver Leeds Integrated Station Masterplan; Greater control and influence on public transport services at a local level; Use of national taxation and incentive schemes for behavioural change and increase in low carbon vehicle uptake; A review of the Department…
… will participate in national talks to come forward with targets which address the climate emergency and the economic rebalancing of the country. The council has listened to the consultation and has changed its road proposals for surface access to the airport. It will seek to enhance public transport access to the airport through the building of a rail halt but will not support the road link facilitating…
… and zero carbon public transport. In the meantime much will depend on the attitude of the public to take the actions that are within its grasp, such as choosing active travel or consuming less, and supporting government actions which prioritise investment and which more accurately price the impact of carbon into goods and services. There are many people who are passionate about climate change…