Have your say on Net Zero plans for Bath
The plans include a mass transit system and moving traffic out of the city centre
Moving through traffic out of Bath city centre and a proposed mass transit system are some of the ideas being considered to get the city closer to net zero.
BANES Council has opened up a consultation on ideas to reduce the impact of travel on the city's climate.
Also proposed are improved access to bus services and new cycling routes.
The Journey to Net Zero plan proposes:
- the introduction of traffic cells to remove through-traffic from the city centre
- mobility hubs to help people in rural communities cycle and walk to direct, convenient bus services into Bath
- a potential new mass transit system for Bath
- improved access into Bath along the main corridors through a step change in public transport provision and improved access to bus services
- new, safer cycling routes, improved crossing facilities and secure bike storage at school sites
- improved accessibility for disabled transport users including developing new technologies
The council says the plans are needed "to effect a shift to public transport, walking and travel by bike that will be needed to deliver the council’s net zero climate ambition. "
"A pivotal moment to net zero"
Councillor Sarah Warren, Deputy Leader and cabinet member for Sustainable Travel, said: “This is a pivotal moment in our journey to net zero, and I think everyone who travels around our area will be interested in these ideas and want to have their say on them.
"We want to hear from you on those projects we feel we need to pursue to provide better, more sustainable transport choices."
A public webinar on Journey to Net Zero will also be taking place from 6pm to 7pm on January 24.
People are invited to respond to the consultation at www.bathnes.gov.uk/journeytonetzero before February 7.