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Net Zero: Transport
Net Zero: Transport
Have your say on how we facilitate the region's transition to a net zero transport system.
Introduction
In the region, many people want and need to travel by public transport, by bike, or on foot. At the moment it is very difficult to do this safely and reliably. Even for the car, our transport network very often fails, with high levels of congestion and road traffic accidents.
Transforming how we move around is a vital component of reducing emissions to safe levels, to help ensure a habitable planet for future generations. It is a sector where reducing emissions is technically more straightforward (than say aviation or agriculture), and there are countless examples from across the globe of it being done well.
The challenge over the coming decade is not only how we reshape our streets, neighbourhoods, towns and cities so that the things we need to live are closer by, but also how we create a better functioning network of cycle lanes, buses and trains.
This is good for everyone: reducing congestion for people who need to drive; giving young people more independence and access to opportunities; making it easier to be more active; and ensuring life isn’t put on hold when you're unable to use a car.
It also has benefits for the region’s long-term health and productivity, and will create more attractive places that can improve our wellbeing, support nature and help us adapt to a changing climate.
This report proposes three important elements to implementing 21st century transport systems across the region: 1) talking to communities about what they need alongside bold leadership, 2) coordinated planning across and within local and regional authorities, and 3) investment from a range of sources.
Please read the document and share your thoughts in the survey below:
The draft paper brings in ideas and expertise from our Commissioners, research, and experts who are tackling the problem across the country, in the region, and on the ground. You can watch the expert speaker session on this topic in the video at the foot of this page.
At this stage, the paper might not give the full picture so we would really value your feedback. The ideas we are discussing affect everyone - we want to know what you think.
Please give your responses in the survey below.
The paper outlines a number of ways we can accelerate our progress towards net zero including:
- Engaging with communities early on to problem solve and find solutions to local needs.
- Spreading the positive message to help leaders make the right decisions for the people they serve.
- Supporting coordinated planning across and within local and combined authorities.
- Bringing in investment from a range of sources.
We would like your input to challenge and shape the ideas set out in this first draft.
We are keen to hear from experts on different aspects of transport, to ensure rigour in our interpretation of the science and social factors underpinning this paper.
We are equally keen to hear the views of people who live and work in Yorkshire and the Humber, to ensure our final position paper and actions address the needs of people and communities across the region.
Watch this video if you would like to see the full recording of the expert panel presentations on facilitating a net zero transport system in the region. This step is optional - if you do not want to watch, simply click 'next' to submit your survey.
We heard from six expert speakers in our Delivering Impact session on 10th May 2023, each presenting their perspectives on what needs to happen. The speakers, panel and other attendees then discussed the opportunities and actions we could take as a region.
- Professor Greg Marsden, Professor of Transport Governance, Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds
- Peter Cole, Head of Decarbonisation, Transport for the North
- Tom Forth, Head of Data at ODI Leeds
- Beate Kubitz, Director at Beate Kubitz Ltd., Innovative Transport Consultant
- Marianne Quick, Hope Valley Travelling Light
- Carolyn Escreet, Clean Air Zone Operations Manager, Bradford City Council
This engagement phase has finished
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