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Including 5 closely related terms such as transport hierarchy, transport plan, and transport infrastructure.

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Midlothian Council

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… proposed new Building Standards. 5.27 Transport Infrastructure – The relationship between land use and transport planning is key to delivering sustainable development. The transport sector produces the highest greenhouse gas emissions and it is increasing. The provision of transport infrastructure, which connects people with places and enables people to make sustainable transport choices…

… to travel choices Promotes an Active Travel culture where walking and cycling become the normal choice for everyday journeys To promote sustainable travel and develop an infrastructure network to encourage and increase walking, cycling and use of public transport. Supports the protection and enhancement of existing habitat and creation of new habitat through development Promotes energy…

… of the car act as a disincentive to making that personal commitment switching to a more sustainable form of transport. A land use and transport hierarchy, which prioritises walking and cycling and public transport above car use, is essential if that mind set and personal travel choices are to change. The settlement pattern in Midlothian is quite compact and located across the northern boundary therefore…

… becoming apparent, for example through increased incidence of flash flooding and changes in species distribution. As climate change impacts accelerate, risk of disruption to transport, energy and telecommunications services, as well as damage to buildings and other infrastructure, will also increase. 4.3 This general trend is currently effecting and will continue to impact on Midlothian residents…

… Change Strategy - August 2020 11 Midlothian Council Climate Change Strategy - August 2020 Availability Contribution to Climate Change Strategy, Policy, Programme Midlothian, mitigates impact of development, phased implementation of development. Raises awareness amongst staff of need to reduce travel by car, promotes active travel and public transport, promote behavioural change…

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