… Introduce no idling near schools, and other appropriate locations Low Low Easier Maximise opportunities for active travel, ensuring routes are safe and convenient Medium Low Medium What can I do to play my part? Try and walk for short journeys, and reduce carbon while getting fit at the same time! Find out about local cycle routes and cycling groups and get on your bike. https…
… for people to walk and cycle rather than drive Action to reduce MCC emissions CO2 reduction Cost to taxpayer Feasibility Improve and expand our cycle and footpath network. Medium High Medium Develop a bike share scheme Low Medium Medium Fit bike carriers to buses to encourage cycling Low Medium Medium Introduce cycling mileage rates for staff to incentivise active travel over…
… car journeys Low Low Easier Reduce business miles travelled by staff 25% by 2023 through use of technology Medium Medium Medium Action to reduce County emissions CO2 reduction Cost to taxpayer Feasibility Develop e-bike and cycle hire schemes beginning in town centres Low Medium Medium Develop schemes that will increase walking and cycling to school Medium Medium Medium…
… to see multiple local benefits from moving to a lower carbon society: Lower energy bills for residents and businesses Better air quality and the resulting health benefits Shorter commuting times between home, work and school Increased use of active travel like walking and cycling which can help improve peoples’ health Less damage to the local environment from drought, floods…
… Reduce carbon by thinking carefully about when and what we buy and the whole life costs Waste Active Travel Reduce waste by encouraging people to reduce, re-use and recycle more Encourage and make it easier for people to walk and cycle rather than drive Greener Transport Public Transport Reduce the impact of vehicles and encourage the use of electric and hydrogen vehicles…