Transport is essential, but how we choose to move around has economic, social and environmental consequences. Transport is a key contributor to climate change, responsible for more than a quarter of the UK’s total carbon emissions.
The UK Government has committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, so reducing transport’s impact will be key. Moving away from carbon intensive forms of transport, like cars and planes, is one way to help reduce transport’s carbon footprint along with switching to zero emission fuels.
Switching to electric vehicles won’t solve everything. Electric vehicles cause the same congestion as those running on petrol or diesel, and equally they add to pollution from non-tailpipe emissions, such as brake dust and tyre detritus. Moreover, when places are designed around the car, those who can’t drive are excluded and marginalised.
Unfortunately, often people’s choices about how they travel are limited. In many places public transport networks are unreliable, expensive or non-existent, and walking and cycling routes aren’t prioritised. We think this needs to change.
As technological and societal changes transform the way we travel, we want to see these changes focused on improving our quality of life, the wellbeing of our communities, and our environment.
With the help of our supporters, we’re working towards a country where people are better connected with opportunities and places, where the cost of travel is fair and where everyone has access to more sustainable forms of transport.
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