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Climate Safe Streets Strategy | London Cycling Campaign
"Our Climate Safe Streets report sets out the eight priority areas where the Mayor of London and Borough Councils must work together to radically change the way Londoners move about the capital, for the better. Because while many, including the Mayor, have recognised the need for action and declared a Climate Emergency, they have yet to answer the fundamental question: what action will they take now to get to zero carbon in the next 10 years?"
London Cycling Campaign
London Cycling Campaign
The Climate Safe Streets strategy, commissioned by London Cycling Campaign, lays out in detail the specific decisions the next Mayor of London must take to achieve a climate safe street network, as well as the opportunity for boroughs to take a big leap towards addressing the Climate Emergencies they have declared.
It shows how we can create a new, zero carbon, healthier and more efficient system for road travel that will make not owning a car easier for all.
In 2020 we faced a global health crisis that risked derailing action to rapidly decarbonise our transport systems, which is an absolute necessity if we’re to avoid an even more terrifying future and even larger global crises. However, the pandemic also represents an opportunity to reimagine how London works, shift away from our most unsustainable habits and reshape the capital to be healthier and more sustainable going forward.
The Climate Safe Streets report sets out clear priorities for change, including:
Taken together, these will drastically reduce carbon emissions, transforming the city into one where active, sustainable travel, such as walking and cycling become the standard choice for everyday travel. Where air pollution is reduced, with a heathier, more active population. Designing a city where the car Londoners own now will be the last one they’ll need.
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It shows how we can create a new, zero carbon, healthier and more efficient system for road travel that will make not owning a car easier for all.
In 2020 we faced a global health crisis that risked derailing action to rapidly decarbonise our transport systems, which is an absolute necessity if we’re to avoid an even more terrifying future and even larger global crises. However, the pandemic also represents an opportunity to reimagine how London works, shift away from our most unsustainable habits and reshape the capital to be healthier and more sustainable going forward.
The Climate Safe Streets report sets out clear priorities for change, including:
- Rapidly delivering a high-quality cycling network: to enable people to choose to cycle their everyday journeys
- Introducing Smart Road User Charging: to discourage the most damaging and polluting motor vehicle trips
- Supporting the growth of zero-carbon shared mobility options: such as dockless e-scooters (if made legal), cycles, e-bikes and electric car clubs, so that all Londoners have suitable, sustainable transport choices on their doorstep.
Taken together, these will drastically reduce carbon emissions, transforming the city into one where active, sustainable travel, such as walking and cycling become the standard choice for everyday travel. Where air pollution is reduced, with a heathier, more active population. Designing a city where the car Londoners own now will be the last one they’ll need.
Download here.