Carbon emissions from land-based travel by Cumbrian residents, visitors and businesses are estimated to be more than 4 MtCO2 equivalent, these emissions need to be reduced by more than 85% by 2037.
*These include emissions associated with visitor travel to and from Cumbria and emissions relating to the manufacture of residents and visitors’ cars [Figures sourced from updated carbon baseline]
Under-pinned by data from Cumbria’s Carbon Baseline Report, the Transport & Mobility sector group has been formed to create and steer Emissions Reduction Action Plans, in order to achieve Cumbria’s ambition of becoming carbon net-zero by 2037.
Transport in Cumbria presents several challenges in terms of carbon emissions due to the predominance of car transport and limited availabilty of other options.
Cumbria’s large, rural landscape and low population density make it difficult to provide regular and affordable public transport to remote communities, leaving residents reliant on private cars.
Cumbria connects the east and west with major trunk road the A66 and is also home to one of the longest stretches of the M6 motorway.
The Lake District National Park, nestled within central Cumbria is a tourist destination with many people travelling by car to get there. During peak season huge influxes of visitors arrive, causing serious congestion and delays on many of the smaller roads, leading to increased carbon emissions.
The county’s vulnerability to extreme weather events further exacerbates the challenge of reducing carbon emissions. Heavy rain and snow can cause long delays, detours and damage to infrastructure.
We need a robust system places it’s focus on an efficient public transport system, reducing the need for personal vehicles and offering viable opportunities that meet the needs of individuals, business and communities.
We need to adopt new greener technologies, whether it is an app that co-ordinates lift sharing or smart charging of EV’s. By promoting walking and cycling, supporting more home-working and shopping locally we can reduce carbon emissions.
With a multi-faceted approach, there are many benefits to addressing the transport and mobility challenges in Cumbria. Reduced pollution, increased public health, safer roads for cycling and walking and lower congestion.
This dynamic sector group has been gaining momentum and meeting regularly. The group is a broad mix of community organisations, local authorities, and regional transport institutions, all driven by a
This dynamic sector group has been gaining momentum and meeting regularly. The group is a broad mix of community organisations, local authorities, and regional transport institutions, all driven by a
This area takes into account all areas of public transport emissions, residents and visitors, including travel to Cumbria. From vehicle manufacture and maintenance to its end of life.
This area takes into account all areas of private transport emissions, residents and visitors, including travel to Cumbria. From vehicle manufacture and maintenance to its end of life.
This area of scope examines all aspects of freight travel in and around Cumbria.
All emissions associated with construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure.
A pilot initiative by Stagecoach is running a new Ullswater Bus service this summer. The service connects destinations such as Lowther Castle and Pooley Bridge with holiday accommodation around the valley and is designed to reduce private traffic in the Ullswater Valley area. This year it is a pilot project,
Owing to the success of Staveley’s ground-breaking ebike hire scheme, it’s organisers, community group Sustainability and Energy Network in Staveley (SENS) have published a comprehensive manual to inspire and support other communities start their own scheme. Staveley’s ebike scheme was the first community initiative of its kind in Cumbria. The
Sustainable Travel and Transport in the Lake District Survey- Closes 26 June. ACTion with Communities in Cumbria is working with the Lake District National Park Partnership (LDNPP) to ask a wide range of people about their views on transport in the Lake District and especially people’s appetite for change. They are starting from
This year’s Youth Climate Summit was held in Kendal in July, the young people who attended were all asked for barriers and solutions in each of the sector group areas. Watch the short video for their thoughts on ‘transport and mobility’
This year’s Youth Climate Summit was held in Kendal. At the summit the young people were asked about the barriers and solutions for each of the sector group areas. Watch the short video for their thoughts on ‘transport and mobility’.
To tackle Cumbria’s ambitious target of reaching net-zero by 2037, the Transport and Mobility sector group plays an integral role.
To help achieve this, some suggested Priority Emission Reduction Actions (PERAs) have been identified, based on extensive research across a broad evidence base ranging from IPCC and UK Government reports to emissions data from Cumbria’s carbon baseline report.
These PERAs offer a key starting point from which the Transport & Mobility sector group can develop detailed Emissions Reduction Action Plans leading to rapid countywide action.
The suggested PERA’s for the transport and mobility sector group are focussed on the following areas:
Here we could have links to case studies and PERA work:
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