National project on transport policies to address climate change - phase one - perspectives

The project aims to help progress the development of a low carbon pathway for transport policy in the future. The project is divided into two parts; the impact of climate change on transport and the provision of a draft set of detailed policies to reduce the carbon footprint of Britain's transport system. This paper reports on the first phase which looked at issues such as target setting, timing, technology, behaviour, legislation, fuels, resources, emissions, and the involvement of individuals who are affected by the future policies. The report suggests the need for a rapid start. The policies to combat climate change should be rational, transparent and equitable; resulting financial benefits to the economy should be reinvested in transport initiatives; the policies should be comprehensive and integrated across all modes of transport. Key findings are outlined and the integrated approach is summarised, covering efficiency targets, sales tax, fuel duty, vehicle excise duty, and income issues. The project's fundamental principles are based on the need to reduce emissions, the interplay between land use and transport, the consistency of policy areas and the need for a partnership between policymakers and the public.

• Authors:
  • BUCHAN, K
• Publication Date: 2007-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 66p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air quality management; Financing; Greenhouse effect; Legislation; Policy; Pollutants; Sustainable development; Taxes
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• ITRD Terms: 2442: Emission; 2433: Emission control; 244: Financing; 2451: Greenhouse effect; 1556: Legislation; 173: Policy; 2427: Sustainability; 268: Tax; 8119: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Energy; Environment; Finance; Law; Policy; I15: Environment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01095490
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Apr 25 2008 9:29AM