Support

Representation ID: 19293

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

Introduction
9.2
Support: WTBBC support the recognition in the BCP that a modernised and sustainable transport network is important in helping to address the climate crisis, and the specific objectives of reducing pollution and road congestion through improvements to public transport, promoting walking and cycling networks and reducing the need to travel.



9.3
Support: WTBBC support the recognition in the BCP that transport strategy in the Black Country has a key role to play in reducing carbon emissions and the impact on the natural environment, and the need to focus on promoting the appropriate design, location and layout of development, increasing investment in infrastructure, improving the quality, equality and accessibility of public transport, supporting walking and cycling, enhancing road safety and reducing the amount of emissions produced by transportation.