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Transport

A family cycle lesson

Transport accounted for 30% of the borough's emissions, with 95% coming from cars, vans, and trucks. If we do nothing, transport emissions will go down by less than 10% by 2030. 

The council owns and operates a fleet of around 600 vehicles. This accounts for 1.5% of the total emissions from road transport in the borough.  

Reducing transport emissions requires a combination of:  

  • using more public transport and encouraging more walking and cycling  

  • faster uptake of zero emissions vehicles   

  • more efficient freight activity 

Our actions 

We’re committed to delivering a world-class transport network. One that lets residents, businesses and visitors to advantage of the opportunities offered in Royal Greenwich, London and the wider region. 

 We plan to lower carbon emissions in Royal Greenwich by reducing car use by 45% and encouraging a modal shift to public transport and active travel.  

We want to make the borough a place where people can walk, cycle or use public transport. This will encourage healthier living, tackle our carbon emissions and manage congestion on our roads. 

We will also require 51% of all cars in the borough are electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030. 

Progress so far  

Operational emissions 

  • Council fleet emissions are down by 10% (0.3ktco2e) on the previous year to 2.4 kilotonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (ktCO2e). This includes the emissions arising from the 30 EVs in the Council’s fleet and our contractors’ fleet. 

  • Staff travel survey for future actionable insights 

Borough emissions 

  • Improvements to pedestrian and cycle infrastructure to encourage people to walk, cycle and wheel more. 

  • Tackling traffic and improving air quality by introducing traffic management schemes in neighbourhoods where residents have reported serious congestion and safety problems. 

  • Introducing 20mph speed limits, Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) and School Streets in priority areas. 

  • Implementing emissions-based parking charges to reduce emissions and encourage more sustainable travel.  

Read the full  Action Plan for Transport for more details of the specific actions we’re taking.