Including the closely related term increase cycling.
… (32.9%) came from transport and mostly road transport from cars, vans, lorries and buses. Action is needed to reduce car journeys, increase cycling and walking, and improve public transport and more low emission vehicles. Such action will achieve better air quality, mobility and health for citizens. Actions could be to: Encourage the shift from petrol and diesel cars to electric vehicles…
… and implement policies that will deliver improved net zero carbon building standards - subject to national policy Consider how town centres can develop as a focus for communities – for leisure, work and retail – and ensure these are accessible by means other than the private car Ensure that green open spaces and cycle / pedestrian pathways are part of the design of new housing and regeneration…
… transport shifts from the use of cars to cycling, walking and public transport through increase of safe routes and encouraging work-based changing facilities where locations permit Engage local employers and encourage the introduction and investment in Green Travel Plans promoting low emission commuting schemes, best practice and remote working / home working. Work with WCC, local…
…, power supply innovation and ensure that there is strategic grid enforcement procedures in place Support a national funding incentive scheme for householders to enable them to install renewable energy measures and energy efficiency measures Deliver a major commitment and investment to encourage a modal shift in transport to include electric vehicles, sustainable public transport, cycling…
… will be governed by budgetary considerations as well as delivery resources within the Council. A Warwick District Climate Emergency Action Roadmap Context This interim Roadmap for the district wide climate emergency action plan is intended to meet the reporting requirement needed for the end of January 2020 that will, in turn, support the 2020-21 budgeting cycle. This Roadmap indicate…