Including 6 closely related terms such as transport needs, local transport, and transport actions.
…. More efficient freight. Outcomes and actions: An increased number of net-zero aligned travel related plans being implemented. Refresh and implement the current Suffolk Local Transport Plan, aligned with net zero ambitions. Co-create and refresh travel plans and demand strategies with businesses and organisations. An increased proportion of journeys made by public transport or active travel…
…, can lead to long term financial savings and provide value in the face of growing consumer pressure in favour of more sustainable purchasing habits. Transport needs to be decarbonised by encouraging people to reduce their travel, choose to walk, cycle, or use public transport, or car share where possible and replace petrol and diesel fuelled vehicles with zero carbon ones. An increase in low…
… intensive modes, such as walking, cycling and public transport. In a rural county, it is crucial that we explore and recognise the challenges to overcome them. Transport actions all support one another - for example, minimising car use reduces the amount of electrification needed, while interaction with the power sector is key to manage increased demand on the grid. Wider benefits include the health…
… carbon transport methods will see an improvement in air quality across the county, particularly in urban areas. With cleaner air comes a healthier population and, if empowered by active travel methods, provides an opportunity to improve both physical and mental health. Electricity supply needs to become zero carbon, switching generation from fossil fuels to renewable energy technologies…
… Emergency Plan 14 Low carbon transport Transport accounted for 30% of Suffolk’s CO2 emissions in 2021. Tackling this means removing fossil fuelled vehicles from our roads. The focus is predominantly on promoting electric vehicles until other zero emission fuels are available, but this does not mean replacing all vehicles. Suffolk is reducing transport demand and supporting a shift to less carbon…