… a Low Traffic Borough, dedicating more of our highways to zero carbon uses including walking and cycling and improving air quality by reducing car journeys. - Double the number of bike hangars in the borough by 2022 and work towards every home in Southwark having access to a safe place to keep a bike. - Continue the work we began in 2010 to halve council emissions by 2022. - Make the Old Kent…
… into the office, they are doing so by bicycle in increasing numbers. The proportion of cyclists increased two-or even three-fold during the summer months in 2020. Lobbying National Government – As policymakers shape the economic recovery, local government is in a unique position to influence government policy in the pursuit of a green recovery. In turn, this could stimulate low carbon activities…
… charges to discourage the most polluting vehicles. - Protect and enhance Southwark's biodiversity and make nature accessible for all. - Boost access to cycle hire. - Campaign to extend the Bakerloo Line to Old Kent Road and introduce an active travel plan for the area. - Work with the Mayor of London to improve cycling infrastructure in Rotherhithe and campaign for a river crossing…