2023 Action Scorecards

Action Scorecards 2023

Transport

Transport is the other biggest sector of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK. This section covers the main enabling actions councils can take to reduce car use and encourage more sustainable transport within their area.

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Average score by council type

Single Tier

22% Average score

District

9% Average score

County

18% Average score

Northern Ireland

7% Average score

Combined Authority

This section does not apply to Combined Authorities. Visit the following equivalent section:

Section: Transport (CA)

Key takeaways

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Transport, leading the way; 57% of transport authorities have 20mph as the default speed limit; 59% of transport authorities have low-emission buses in their area Transport, leading the way; 57% of transport authorities have 20mph as the default speed limit; 59% of transport authorities have low-emission buses in their area
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Transport, driving the climate crisis; 25% of local authorities have expanded airports or their road networks Transport, driving the climate crisis; 25% of local authorities have expanded airports or their road networks
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Transport, accelerated action needed; 20% of local authorities have 10% or more of their council fleet as electric vehicles; 32% of councils have 60 or more public electric vehicle chargers across their area Transport, accelerated action needed; 20% of local authorities have 10% or more of their council fleet as electric vehicles; 32% of councils have 60 or more public electric vehicle chargers across their area
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Transport, driving the climate crisis; 0 english councils received the highest capability rating by active travel england; 3 english transport authorities outside of london have high bus ridership. Transport, driving the climate crisis; 0 english councils received the highest capability rating by active travel england; 3 english transport authorities outside of london have high bus ridership.
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Transport, air quality; 98% of air quality authorities in england have high pm2.5 levels in 25% or more of the council's area; 55% of air quality authorities have high no2 levels in 25% or more of the council's area Transport, air quality; 98% of air quality authorities in england have high pm2.5 levels in 25% or more of the council's area; 55% of air quality authorities have high no2 levels in 25% or more of the council's area
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Transport; Average scores: 22% for Single Tier; 9% for District; 18% for County; 7% for Northern Ireland; 41% for Combined Authority Transport; Average scores: 22% for Single Tier; 9% for District; 18% for County; 7% for Northern Ireland; 41% for Combined Authority
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