The reducing environmental impacts strategic priority is in recognition that there is an environmental aspect to all transport, and therefore almost all the work of DfT. Transport is the largest emitting sector of greenhouse gases in the UK, contributing 27% of domestic emissions in 2019. Our transport system must change to deliver the government’s Net Zero ambition and DfT will drive forwards that change through our longer-term green transport agenda. On decarbonisation specifically, we published our Transport decarbonisation plan (TDP) in July 2021, which sets out the steps we will take to deliver the necessary carbon reductions across every form of transport. Sustainability will be at the heart of levelling-up. People everywhere will feel the benefits – villages, towns, cities, and countryside will be cleaner, greener, healthier and more prosperous and pleasant environments in which to live and work
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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
The Government's 'Future of Mobility' and 'Road to Zero' strategies outline a second UK transport revolution, characterised by rapid decarbonisation, increased automation and enhanced connectivity. This radical transform...
Funded by: SPF
Lead research organisation: University of Birmingham
The project partially answers the question as it focuses on the interdependencies between addressing air quality and health benefits associated with low-emission transport, but does not specifically mention CO2 and noise.
In the last 5 years, air quality has become a key consideration for the UK government agenda, as illustrated by the increasing number of Low Emission Zones (LEZ), Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ, including the first ULEZ ...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: AIMSUN LIMITED
The project partially answers the question as it discusses the implications of local measures on the strategic road network, but does not specifically mention CO2 and noise.
Emissions as a Service for the Rail Industry EMSOL and the East West Rail Alliance (EWRA) are collaborating to test EMSOLs solution at four locations in and surrounding Bletchley railway station as a first of a kind serv...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: EMISSION SOLUTIONS LIMITED
The project partially answers the question as it focuses on mitigating air pollution and improving local air quality conditions, but does not specifically mention CO2 and noise.