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:
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Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: CAMBRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CONSULTANTS LIMITED
The project develops a tool to assess air quality impacts of elevated roads, which can be utilized in the analysis of road schemes to reduce air pollution.
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Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Lead research organisation: RICARDO-AEA LIMITED
The project aims to develop a harmonised LCA approach for a zero-emission road transport system, aligning with the goal of reducing environmental impacts in transport.
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 focuses on traffic management and regulations, which can be partially relevant to the analysis of road schemes and their environmental impact.