… their goods and services are carbon neutral, and also investing in the improvement of our canal towpaths and enabling improvements in cycle provision and bus stops. There are things we can deliver as a Council and there are many, we will need your help with, from all walks of life- our local residents, our partners, our young people, and our businesses. Climate Change affects us all and together we…
… in extreme weather events. Priority Four: Provide safe spaces for walking and cycling, promote sustainable public transport and greener private and commercial vehicles. The largest sector of fossil fuel use and carbon emission is transport. Vehicles emit gases and substances which not only have a considerable greenhouse gas effect, but also impact on human health and wellbeing. These air…
… pollutants include nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and methane. Sustainable transport options include private motor cars which are electric or hybrid but also includes sustainable public transport as well as more active modes such as cycling or walking. By enabling the change to alternative modes of transport including enabling and or provision of infrastructure for electric vehicle charging…
…, buses, trains, cycling, and walking, coupled with communications to raise awareness and promote behaviour change, we can relieve traffic congestion, reduce air pollution and bring added benefits to physical health and wellbeing. Priority Five: Work with housing providers, landlords, developers, and businesses to promote and encourage energy efficiency and decarbonisation of buildings…
… new schemes for cycling, walking and improved public transport. Spatial Planning Dec 2023 Deliver the recommendations of the Sustainable Public Transport Overview and Scrutiny Task Group. Spatial Planning Dec 2022 In Partnership with LCC, develop a Highways and Transport Masterplan for Central Lancashire include a stand- alone Transport Strategy for Chorley to support delivery of the new…