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Mid Suffolk District Council

…, can lead to long term financial savings and provide value in the face of growing consumer pressure in favour of more sustainable purchasing habits. Transport needs to be decarbonised by encouraging people to reduce their travel, choose to walk, cycle, or use public transport, or car share where possible and replace petrol and diesel fuelled vehicles with zero carbon ones. An increase in low…

… intensive modes, such as walking, cycling and public transport. In a rural county, it is crucial that we explore and recognise the challenges to overcome them. Transport actions all support one another - for example, minimising car use reduces the amount of electrification needed, while interaction with the power sector is key to manage increased demand on the grid. Wider benefits include the health…

…. More efficient freight. Outcomes and actions: An increased number of net-zero aligned travel related plans being implemented. Refresh and implement the current Suffolk Local Transport Plan, aligned with net zero ambitions. Co-create and refresh travel plans and demand strategies with businesses and organisations. An increased proportion of journeys made by public transport or active travel…

…. Develop Suffolk's active travel infrastructure. Improve Suffolk's public transport provision. A reduced number of cars on the road. Implement strategies to increase average occupancy rates of car journeys. Dis-incentivise car use where viable alternatives exist. Encourage alternatives to travel. Develop neighbourhood and community facilities. Reduced carbon-intensity of commercial freight. Work…

… taken in other areas, shown in Figure 1. Suffolk Climate Emergency Plan Natural Capital Compendium Regional bodies’ plans (e.g. Transport East, Water Resources East) Government Plans and Strategies NHS ICS Green Plans Individual Partners Plans and Strategies Suffolk Nature Strategy Suffolk Growth Suffolk Waste Partnership Figure 1: How the Suffolk Climate Emergency…