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Ashford Borough Council

… and facilitate a borough wide reduction in transport related emissions Develop a parking strategy to encourage an overall reduction in car usage and facilitate electric vehicle patronage Overall reduction in car dependency, improved local air quality, fewer road traffic accidents, increased patronage of local bus services, all residents can access public transport options to travel to key…

… nature. ❱❱ Communities are well connected both digitally, and through an effective network of footpaths, cycle ways and public transport. ❱❱ Future development and existing communities are resilient and adapted to the changing climate and severe weather events ❱❱ Biodiversity is protected, restored and created; nature-based solutions are considered first and invested in at every opportunity…

… forms of transport/vehicles Air quality in the borough improves 1. % of electric vehicles in council owned fleet 2. CO2 reduction per year from council owned vehicles 3. Reduction in mileage claimed for staff travel 4. Number of staff purchasing EV through lease car scheme 5. Reduction in travel to /from home/work by car Enable increased use of public transport and active travel…

… to Highways Authority Review community bus scheme and assess demand for future programme Promote existing rural transport services e.g. Kent Connects and Wealden Wheels Work with the Quality Bus Partnership to improve services and patronage of buses including introducing cleaner buses Strengthen anti-idling message promoted in schools through CEO road safety programme and other agencies Encourage…

…. This means benefiting from the health and wellbeing advantages associated with: warmer, more energy efficient homes; better air quality inside and outside; increased access to public green space; and a high quality natural environment thriving with wildlife. 3. Communities are well connected both digitally, and through an effective network of footpaths, cycle ways and public transport. This means active…