Including the closely related terms sustainable travel, public transport, and public transport.
… • Consider whether your workplace has a sustainable travel policy • Think about trading your petrol/diesel car in for an electric vehicle • Use public transport where safe to do so (wear a face covering) https://brentactivetravel.commonplace.is 20 Key Theme 3 – Homes, Buildings and the Built Environment Our Objective By 2030, as many homes and buildings in the borough…
…, being driven as close as possible to zero, with an accompanying increase in journeys made by residents through cycling, walking or public transport. The Issue: Road transport is the third biggest contributor to territorial carbon emissions in Brent, representing 22% of the total. Moving away from private car usage and towards public transport, electric vehicles, walking and cycling will have…
… huge implications not only for the climate but also for public health. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on the way people travel, with Transport for London (T f L) reporting fewer numbers of people using public transport, and car usage reportedly exceeding pre-COVID levels as of August 2020. Why it matters: Transport was the second most important theme that should…
…. In July 2018, the UK Department for Transport released a routemap, ‘The Road to Zero’ , which outlined its strategy for decarbonising the road transport sector, as part of the Government’s Industrial Strategy. Most common method of transport for trips in Brent (prior to COVID-19) 36% Public Transport 32% Car/Motorcycle 28% Walking 2% Cycling 2% Other https…
… of sustainable travel plans that reflect this shift. We have over 30 schools participating in the school streets programme! For the council itself, through the development of a new Sustainable Procurement Policy, we will aspire to review and replace our current fleet with low emission models over the next ten years. We will also refresh our own corporate travel plan for Brent staff, with environmental…