The Emission Control Challenge Glenn Edge 17 July 2007 Cambridgeshire Bus Context 80% of bus network commercial 20% Council subsidised 1 major, 3 medium and 40
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The Emission Control Challenge Glenn Edge 17 July 2007 Cambridgeshire Bus Context 80% of bus network commercial 20% Council subsidised 1 major, 3 medium and 40 small bus operators Rural county but with severe peak hour congestion problems in Cambridge Bus patronage has bucked the national trend (21% increase since 2001) Air Quality Situation Local Authority Perspective 2 main ways for Council to influence emissions: Technology Transport Strategy Technology - Engine Standards E4 E3 E2 E1 E0 Major Operator (%) 3 19 76 2 0 Need to improve! Medium Operator (%) 0 4 27 13 56 Technology Encouraging higher engine standards Quality Bus Partnerships P&R CGB Future subsidised and school contract provisions Alternative Fuel usage Dual Fuel Aspirations Transport Strategy Starts with a plan based on clear objectives Safety Accessibility Congestion Air Quality Efficient networks Transport system to support economy Smarter Travel Management Car Sharing Clubs Traffic Management & VMS Working with Schools & business Smartcards Ticketing RTPI School travel plans CTEE Travel for Work Partnership Travel 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 Scheme Concessionary fares scheme RTPI Junction priorities VMS IHMC Publicity on P&R P&R Enhancements Car Sharing Schemes Cycle ways Travel for Work Schemes Planning Measures But! Cambridge is a growth area More growth implies more congestion Therefore: Current measures will not be enough Doing nothing is not an option We 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 2014/15 Funding 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 choices Seeks to improve accessibility to services for all Is fair and equitable Reduces CO2 and addresses specific air quality issues Promotes the economy of Cambridgeshire Addressing the issues Two main approaches identified Increasing choice Improvement to highways, public, cycling and walking Managing demand Schemes restricting access Schemes discouraging access