Object
Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020
Representation ID: 14185
Received: 14/12/2020
Respondent: Transport for the West Midlands
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Yes
Transport and Carbon Emissions:
- Welcome ambition for low carbon economy
- Chapter should note WMCA climate emergency declared in 2019, and carbon budgets to decarbonise the region
- As the biggest source of carbon emissions, transport is key to climate emergency response
- Seek stronger emphasis on decarbonisation priorities over and above transport and active travel modes: phasing out of fossil-fuelled private vehicles; replacement with zero emission alternatives; zero-C bus fleets; decarbonise road freight; shift to more rail/water freight alternatives
Policy P9:
- Note decarbonisation priorities for transport; how these will contribute to C-emissions, and align with WMCA's #2041 Climate Change Strategy/Action Plan.
- Further reference promotions to zero emission vehicles, bus fleets, decarbonisation of road freight, and increased use of shared mobility.
- Note roll out of Electric Vehicle charging for all new development to support decarbonisation of transport.
See Attached Letter and Representation Form.