The Cambridge Green Party advocates the following measures to provide a healthy environment for
its residents:
- An emissions-free zone in the centre of Cambridge
- Campaign for major investment into active transport with the goal of creating a fully interconnected, properly segregated cycle network
- Work with residents to create low traffic neighbourhoods [1]
- Campaign for improvements to the bus system to make it the cheapest and most enjoyable way to travel around Cambridge
- Campaign for strict rules against engine idling as long as diesel and petrol vehicles are still used in the city centre
- Accelerate and manage the shift to electric vehicles by installing many more free or low-cost charging points, accessible to existing residents and standard in all new builds, and introducing appropriate safety regulations including clear guidelines on which vehicles can use which routes
In addition, in line with our response to the Infrastructure section, we broadly welcome initiatives to reduce movements within settlements, and to enhance the use of either active or electric transport which in turn reduce pollution and enhance the health of our residents.
We specifically support attributes that can be incorporated into the design of the settlements
themselves such as:
1. Cycle greenways
2. A parking permit cost that is a deterrent, with exemptions for special needs. Significant costs for second car permits
3. Ensure ‘advance green phases’ for bicycles at lights
4. European style provision for cycles and pedestrians and disabled people
[1] https://www.sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/get-active/2020/in-your-community/what-is-a-low-trafficneighbourhood