Including the closely related term public transport.
… will be generated from renewable sources, including the way we heat our comfortable, energy efficient buildings. • All of County Durham’s transport will be ultra-low carbon and everyone will have access to safe and reliable public transport, while cycling and walking by choice whenever possible. • Our natural environment will be thriving, and it will easily offset minimal remaining carbon emissions. • Our…
… a move away from a car centric society, which is facilitated by how new developments are currently designed and instead focus upon how new developments connect with existing communities and local public transport and cycling networks. 6https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/the-future-homes-standard-changes-to-part-l-and-part-f-of-the-building-regulations-for-new-dwellings 7https://ukgbc.s3…
…-content/uploads/2019/04/05150855/Net-Zero-Carbon-Buildings-A-framework-definition-print-version.pdf “Facilitating and enabling green travel routes, public transport, electric vehicle charging and fast broadband connectivity”. Transport and Connectivity Transport in County Durham accounted for one third (34%) of the total carbon footprint of the county in 2019 (excluding motorway…
… traffic and trains on the East Coast Mainline). Where we are now in 2022 EV charging points are being installed in many areas to help facilitate access for all and all new dwellings must have an EV charging point installed. Superfast broadband services are available to the vast majority of households. There has been investment in public transport but encouraging people to go back on buses…
… remains a challenge. Laying foundations for 2030 Much improved infrastructure for cycling and walking, whilst EV charging is ubiquitous and fair. Much improved and affordable transport. County Durham’s Vision for 2045 Excellent public transport. Cycling and walking is normal. All vehicles are ultra-low emission. Individual car ownership is less common Key Challenges Our road network…