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The Emission Control Challenge
Glenn Edge
17 July 2007
Cambridgeshire Bus Context
80% of bus network commercial20% Council subsidised1 major, 3 medium and 40 small bus operatorsRural county but with severe peak hour congestion problems in CambridgeBus patronage has bucked the national trend (21% increase since 2001)
Air Quality Situation
Local Authority Perspective
2 main ways for Council to influence emissions:TechnologyTransport Strategy
Technology - Engine Standards
Need to improve!
Major Operator (%)
Medium Operator (%)
E4 3 0
E3 19 4
E2 76 27
E1 2 13
E0 0 56
Technology
Encouraging higher engine standards Quality Bus Partnerships P&R CGB Future subsidised and school contract
provisionsAlternative Fuel usage Dual Fuel Aspirations
Transport Strategy
Starts with a plan based on clear objectivesSafetyAccessibilityCongestionAir QualityEfficient networksTransport system to support economy
Smarter Travel Management
Car Sharing Clubs
Traffic Management
& VMS
SmartcardsTicketing
RTPI
Working with Schools & business
School travel plansCTEE
Travel for Work PartnershipTravel awareness at new development
Improved highway efficiency
Faster, more reliable Public Transport
Increased bus patronage
Increased walking & cycling
> awareness of sustainable travel
options
Reduced traffic volumes
Better Air Quality
Tackles congestion
Greater efficiency
Safer Roads Better economy
Better accessibility
What have we done so far?Core SchemeConcessionary fares schemeRTPIJunction prioritiesVMSIHMCPublicity on P&RP&R EnhancementsCar Sharing SchemesCycle waysTravel for Work SchemesPlanning Measures
But!Cambridge is a growth areaMore growth implies more congestionTherefore:Current measures will not be enoughDoing nothing is not an optionWe need a package of measures including
improvements to: Public transport Walking Cycling Highways And more demand management
Long Term Transport Strategy (LTTS)
Provides a framework within which the long term transport needs of the county can be identified and supported
Aims to provide a transport system that supports economic growth, enabling development to take place in a sustainable way
Concluded that a package of measures is needed to tackle congestion
Transport Innovation Fund (TIF)
Government Programme offering:Money to develop bold projects tackling congestion£200 million plus per annum starting 2008/09 until
2014/15Funding to conduct a study which must include
road pricing (Cambridgeshire awarded £1.4M)Government encouraging TIF local authorities to
submit a business case this year, which includes road pricing
Study aims and objectives
10% reduction in overall traffic levels compared to today
Provides high quality, safe and realistic choicesSeeks to improve accessibility to services for allIs fair and equitableReduces CO2 and addresses specific air quality
issuesPromotes the economy of Cambridgeshire
Addressing the issues
Two main approaches identifiedIncreasing choice
Improvement to highways, public, cycling and walking
Managing demand Schemes restricting access Schemes discouraging access