Health & Transport
Delivering Sustainable Low Carbon Travel
An Essential Guide for Local Authorities
The UK has to meet a 34% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions on 1990 levels by 2020 and support economic recovery, promote social inclusion and improve health; with 21% of total UK domestic greenhouse gas emissions coming from transport, decarbonising it is a key part of the solution.
Sustainable travel initiatives have the potential to make a real contribution. The Department of Transport is taking forward the Delivering a Sustainable Transport System agenda by progressing a number of national transport studies and publishing responses to the big challenges we face. This practical guidance can help shape delivery of local transport.