The Sydney City Council is poised to approve one of the most significant local government electric transport options on Monday evening, when th Electrification of Transport in the City strategy and action plan is put to a vote.
The plan, which has been in draft form since October last year, aims to reduce transport emissions and improve air quality in the harbour city. Its primary focus is get dirty vehicles out of the city, a focus that has been top of mind for cities in Europe and the US.
“Our community has told us they want to respond to climate change,” the document says.
“They want a city with improved air quality, and reduced emissions including carbon dioxide (C02), NOX and noise, especially in high density and high activity areas. They want fewer cars and less congestion and for vehicles to be electric. They want more public transport, walking and cycling.”
The council’s plan will also require all new apartment buildings to accommodate electric vehicle chargers in car spaces and will look to retrofit existing residential blocks with charging stations. It will also support EV chargers at shopping centres, petrol stations and elsewhere.
But it also stresses that vehicle electrification is only part of the solution and that “the city’s anticipated growth requires a shift away from private vehicles, which have high emissions and require significant space for movement and for parking when not in use.” Walking, biking, public transport and EVs
The plan states “The biggest impact we can have to reduce transport […]
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