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East Ayrshire Council

…. Improving Public Transport 44. Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the public transport authority for the West of Scotland and is currently developing a new Regional Transport Strategy (RTS). This will be informed by responses to their recent ‘Case for Change’ consultation and engagement activity, which recognises the significant decline in the use of bus services and the corresponding…

… Domestic Total Transport Total 16. This shows that our buildings and waste are the two largest sources of carbon, accounting for almost 90% of the Council’s carbon emissions, with transport accounting for our remaining emissions. If we are to meet the more ambitious target of the Council achieving net zero by 2030 then we need to substantially accelerate the pace of change, doubling our…

… with the opportunity to showcase the NERD to a global audience and to learn from other such demonstrators around the world. HOW WILL WE TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE 28. The Strategy sets out our approach to combat climate change under the four key themes of Energy, Transport, Waste and Natural Environment. Under each of these themes, it outlines how the Council will show leadership to reduce its own carbon…

… travel through walking, cycling and improved public transport. Active Travel 41. The travel restrictions and lockdowns imposed in response to the pandemic have significantly reduced vehicle miles in the last year and this has had a positive impact on the environment, with improvements in air quality and a dramatic increase in active travel. In the last year, Scotland has seen a 47% surge…

… increase in train use as the preferred mode of public transport. The key issues that will be included in the new RTS are outlined below:  Transport Emissions  Access for All  Regional Connectivity  Active Living  Public Transport Quality & Integration 45. A key priority for the Council at a local level is to improve access to public transport in our rural communities…