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…: Transport  Whilst carbon emissions in the energy sector have fallen due to the rise in renewables and reduction in the use of coal, transport emissions have remained broadly similar, with any fuel efficiencies offset by increased journeys.  The city is making a £270m low carbon intervention through the Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme which will be completed by 2021, delivering bus…

…;  Significantly increased long term funding for active travel and public transport in the city region;  Full commitment to deliver Leeds Integrated Station Masterplan;  Greater control and influence on public transport services at a local level;  Use of national taxation and incentive schemes for behavioural change and increase in low carbon vehicle uptake;  A review of the Department…

… ambassador. In his new role, Alistair will add his support to initiatives, projects and infrastructure projects being undertake through the city’s Active Travel campaign, which key aim is to encourage more people to incorporate walking and cycling as part of their day-to-day journeys. 3.4.5 The £270m Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme (LPTIP), comprised of funding from the Department…

… is committed through the West Yorkshire Transport Plan to a series of initiatives which are designed to cut carbon emissions by a quarter over the next decade. It is the council’s aim to be city where you don’t need to use a car. The measures include: o Doubling bus patronage o A 75% increase in rail 4 o A 10% increase in walking o A 300% increase in cycling o A 15% decrease in car usage…

…  Cutting emissions further will depend upon the speed at which vehicle transport itself can be decarbonised, with a rapid shift to electric or hydrogen vehicles, the availability of better public transport, and an environment which encourages active travel. In particular, the city is focussing on the role and place for a new mass transit system to complement the present bus and rail networks…