The Emission Control Challenge

Glenn Edge

17 July 2007

Cambridgeshire Bus Context

80% of bus network commercial20% Council subsidised1 major, 3 medium and 40 small bus operatorsRural county but with severe peak hour congestion problems in CambridgeBus patronage has bucked the national trend (21% increase since 2001)

Air Quality Situation

Local Authority Perspective

2 main ways for Council to influence emissions:TechnologyTransport Strategy

Technology - Engine Standards

Need to improve!

Major Operator (%)

Medium Operator (%)

E4 3 0

E3 19 4

E2 76 27

E1 2 13

E0 0 56

Technology

Encouraging higher engine standards Quality Bus Partnerships P&R CGB Future subsidised and school contract

provisionsAlternative Fuel usage Dual Fuel Aspirations

Transport Strategy

Starts with a plan based on clear objectivesSafetyAccessibilityCongestionAir QualityEfficient networksTransport system to support economy

Smarter Travel Management

Car Sharing Clubs

Traffic Management

& VMS

SmartcardsTicketing

RTPI

Working with Schools & business

School travel plansCTEE

Travel for Work PartnershipTravel awareness at new development

Improved highway efficiency

Faster, more reliable Public Transport

Increased bus patronage

Increased walking & cycling

> awareness of sustainable travel

options

Reduced traffic volumes

Better Air Quality

Tackles congestion

Greater efficiency

Safer Roads Better economy

Better accessibility

What have we done so far?Core SchemeConcessionary fares schemeRTPIJunction prioritiesVMSIHMCPublicity on P&RP&R EnhancementsCar Sharing SchemesCycle waysTravel for Work SchemesPlanning Measures

But!Cambridge is a growth areaMore growth implies more congestionTherefore:Current measures will not be enoughDoing nothing is not an optionWe need a package of measures including

improvements to: Public transport Walking Cycling Highways And more demand management

Long Term Transport Strategy (LTTS)

Provides a framework within which the long term transport needs of the county can be identified and supported

Aims to provide a transport system that supports economic growth, enabling development to take place in a sustainable way

Concluded that a package of measures is needed to tackle congestion

Transport Innovation Fund (TIF)

Government Programme offering:Money to develop bold projects tackling congestion£200 million plus per annum starting 2008/09 until

2014/15Funding to conduct a study which must include

road pricing (Cambridgeshire awarded £1.4M)Government encouraging TIF local authorities to

submit a business case this year, which includes road pricing

Study aims and objectives

10% reduction in overall traffic levels compared to today

Provides high quality, safe and realistic choicesSeeks to improve accessibility to services for allIs fair and equitableReduces CO2 and addresses specific air quality

issuesPromotes the economy of Cambridgeshire

Addressing the issues

Two main approaches identifiedIncreasing choice

Improvement to highways, public, cycling and walking

Managing demand Schemes restricting access Schemes discouraging access