The Emission Control Challenge Glenn Edge 17 July 2007

Cambridgeshire Bus Context  80% of bus network commercial  20% Council subsidised  1 major, 3 medium and 40 small bus operators  Rural county but with severe peak hour congestion problems in Cambridge  Bus patronage has bucked the national trend (21% increase since 2001)

Air Quality Situation

Local Authority Perspective 2 main ways for Council to influence emissions:  Technology  Transport Strategy

Technology - Engine Standards Need to improve! Major Operator (%) Medium Operator (%) E430 E3194 E27627 E1213 E0056

Technology  Encouraging higher engine standards  Quality Bus Partnerships  P&R  CGB  Future subsidised and school contract provisions  Alternative Fuel usage  Dual Fuel Aspirations

Transport Strategy Starts with a plan based on clear objectives  Safety  Accessibility  Congestion  Air Quality  Efficient networks  Transport system to support economy

Smarter Travel Management Car Sharing Clubs Traffic Management & VMS Smartcards Ticketing RTPI Working with Schools & business School travel plans CTEE Travel for Work Partnership Travel 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 Scheme  Concessionary fares scheme  RTPI  Junction priorities  VMS  IHMC  Publicity on P&R  P&R Enhancements  Car Sharing Schemes  Cycle ways  Travel for Work Schemes  Planning Measures

But! Cambridge is a growth area More growth implies more congestion Therefore:  Current measures will not be enough  Doing nothing is not an option  We 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 2014/15  Funding 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 choices  Seeks to improve accessibility to services for all  Is fair and equitable  Reduces CO 2 and addresses specific air quality issues  Promotes the economy of Cambridgeshire

Addressing the issues Two main approaches identified  Increasing choice  Improvement to highways, public, cycling and walking  Managing demand  Schemes restricting access  Schemes discouraging access