Including the closely related term local cycling.
… Indicator: ➢ Number of ultra low emission vehicles registered in the Local Authority area ➢ Number of public EV charging points in the Borough ➢ Cycle and footway usage in town centre at key junctions/nodes Target Action Timeline Council Role Indicative Cost Potential Carbon Impact Comments T1. Support the development of the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP…
…) for Dartford to identify cycling and walking infrastructure improvements, and provide a framework and methodology to support funding bids. 2024 / 25 > Deliver Low Medium ✓ Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) approved by Cabinet in July 2023. ✓ Roll out ongoing. T2. Promote the use of electric vehicles by supporting the improvement of EV infrastructure in the Borough…
…) under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) contract. OE5. Reduce car journeys for the commute by DBC staff and promote zero carbon transport including active transport. O13. Develop a staff travel plan that considers a variety of travel options for staff including car clubs, ULEV salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and active travel incentives. 2025 / 26 Deliver Medium…
… Medium ✓ Cycle to Work scheme active. • Scoping required. O14. Support Hybrid Working and encouraging council staff to work from home when possible, reducing the need for travel 2024 /25 Deliver Low Low ✓ Hybrid Working Policy already adopted and in place. OE6. Provide Carbon Literacy training to DBC staff and Councillors O15. Devise a Carbon Literacy training plan for Staff…
…, promoting grants for EV vehicles / charging and investigating opportunities for an EV car sharing club 2025 / 26 > Enable Low (Opportunity for revenue generation) High • Working with KCC and EV Charger providers on a proposal for all DBC Car Parks. TR1. Support active travel (walking & cycling) public transport and the use of electric vehicles in the Borough T3. Work with Kent…