…%, of people working at or from home. Nevertheless, 23% of journeys to work are under 2km and 34% are under 5km. Many more of these could be transferred to foot and bicycle. Figure 12: Journey to Work by Mode % (2011 Census) Working from home Metro ,light rail or tram Train Bus or coach Motor cycle Car/ van driver Pass enger Taxi Bicycle On foot Other Ribble Valley 10.1…
…. This is currently being investigated further Short term Encourage members and officers to reduce the impact of car use – Ensure facilities are available to enable staff to cycle to work, including showers Electric bicycle charging points Adequate secure storage facilities Short term Encourage and possibly fund ‘green driver’ training, which can reduce driving fuel consumption through…
… the energy efficiency of homes Encouraged the use of local food produce at the Clitheroe Castle Café through the tender process. Reduced the number of committee cycles, which had an unintended consequence of reducing the amount paper used. The newly Committee Admin system has resulted in a further significant reduction in printing costs and also reduced distribution costs Committee…
… a role in encouraging energy efficiency in housing and can provide help for businesses to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change. The Council can also influence the numbers of short journeys taken by car by making walking and cycling more attractive, which links to the wider health agenda. Our waste services are a high profile service, which have a positive impact on reducing emissions…
… the amount of bottled water consumed each year Medium term 25 Objective: Reduce transport emissions Action Comments Targets Conduct a review of cycling provision to identify opportunities for employees and visitors to the borough Medium term Investigate preferential parking charges for cleaner and electric vehicles Medium term Promote sustainable transport Education…