Transport strategies

• • reducing traffic congestion will reduce pollution and stress
• • encourage the use of public transport
• • create bus lane priority to prevent hold ups and make them more attractive to use
• • promote flexible working hours or work from home
• • cities can invest in public transport, not only doe sit improve the efficiency and safety of buses and trains, but also reduce pollution and congestion
• • encourage the use of bicycles; Bristol was the UKs first city to promote cycling, investing in cycle lanes and supporting bike projects
• • promotes car sharing to reduce congestion and improve air quality: many cities have dedicated carpool lanes which makes getting around the city easier and quicker
• • investment in Park and Ride to reduce car usage within the city centre and therefore, improve the overall environment
• • many cities have congestion charges for people who decide to drive into the city centre
• • London has a strict congestion charge and has reduced its levels of pollution by approximately 25% and stopped 13,500 cars a day entering the city centre