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Our county must play its part in tackling the climate crisis. Without change, we have just 5 years of carbon budget left. Zero Carbon Streets is already unlocking the power of communities to create safe streets, liveable places and a sustainable future for all. Help nurture this vital work today.

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    Situation

    Transport makes up 44% of Cambridgeshire’s carbon footprint, so rapid change is needed if our county is to help the UK reach net zero by 2050. Increasing levels of active travel could have a significant impact. If 10% of the population were to replace one car trip each day with a journey by cycle, overall transport emissions would decrease by about 10%. However, safety is the top barrier to more cycling – by improving our streets we can enable more people to make sustainable choices.

    Solution

    Our Zero Carbon Streets campaign has already inspired people across Cambridgeshire and supported community groups to install secure cycle parking in local villages, campaign for better walking and cycling infrastructure, and help residents speak up for active travel in local transport meetings and consultations. However, there is so much more to do. We want to empower and unite as many groups across the county as we can to work together for safer, greener streets.

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    Categories

  • Community Support & Development Community Support & Development
  • Environment/Conservation Environment/​Conservation
  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Beneficiaries

    • General Public/Humankind General Public/​Humankind