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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

…-quality, low emission public transport system, reducing dependence on private transport   Work in partnership with taxi and other private hire vehicle operators to reduce emissions where possible   Promote sustainable and active travel in order to improve air quality and reduce carbon   Page 24 | Environmental Sustainability & Carbon Reduction Strategy 2022-32 Housing Deliver…

… include:18 • Industrial processes including power generation - can result in a wide range of air pollutants including sulphur dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, benzene, carbon monoxide, particulate matter and volatile organic compounds. • Road transport - resulting in emissions of particulate matter, oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide in particular. • Household activities such as burning coal…

… the highest levels of air pollution have been detected in the vicinity of the A19 and A66, although there are localised problems in urban areas where traffic congestion occurs and as a result of emissions from buses and heavy goods vehicles in particular. Other sources of air pollution include emissions (such as sulphur dioxide and ammonia) from industry, construction sites, non-road transport (rail…

… objectives we will need to work across some or all of the following areas of activity: Strategic aims to be addressed Net zero Natural Environment Resources & waste Adaptation to climate change Transport & travel Seek to decarbonise all or part of the Council’s transport fleet   Work to reduce emissions from business mileage and staff travel to work   Seek to further reduce…

… the environmental impact of highway infrastructure and operations, taking into account the potential impacts of climate change     Support the development of Borough-wide network of electric vehicle charging points   Further develop the Borough’s walking and cycling network, reducing dependence on private transport   Work in partnership with TVCA and bus operators to support delivery of a high…