Transport

Transport and Active Travel in Horsforth

Reducing transport carbon emissions is vital at all levels—from local communities to the global stage. In Horsforth, we focus on transforming our travel habits to foster a healthier, more sustainable environment:

  • Local Scale: Switching to walking, cycling, and wheeling for short journeys reduces carbon emissions, improves air quality, and enhances the livability of our streets.
  • Regional Scale: By cutting transport emissions, we help mitigate climate impacts like extreme weather and biodiversity loss, supporting regional climate resilience.
  • National Scale: Decarbonizing transport is crucial for achieving national climate targets, given its significant contribution to national emissions.
  • Global Scale: Globally, transportation is a major source of carbon emissions. Sustainable transport practices are essential for addressing global climate change, and reducing the warming impacts and disruptions to ecosystems.

Aims of the Horsforth Climate Action Travel Group

Our Travel Group is dedicated to promoting active travel and safer streets by:

  • Encouraging residents to opt for walking or cycling for short journeys.
  • Advocating for improved public transport to reduce reliance on cars.
  • Enhancing local infrastructure to support safe and enjoyable active travel.

Our Achievements and Ongoing Efforts

The results of our Healthy Street® Audits are in!

The results of our Healthy Street® Audits are in!

Horsforth Street Surveys Transport is the largest emitting sector of greenhouse gases in the UK. By encouraging walking, wheeling and cycling we can help reduce this source of emissions. Over the summer of 2024 Horsforth Climate Action carried out three surveys of...

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Our First Kidical Mass

Our First Kidical Mass

For several years now, Kidical Mass events have been running all around the world in an attempt to encourage children and their parents to be confident cycling around their towns. Thanks to a collaboration between HCA and Leeds Cycling Campaign, we organised our first...

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Healthy Streets®

Healthy Streets®

Transport is the largest emitting sector of greenhouse gases in the UK.  By encouraging walking, wheeling and cycling we can help reduce this source of emissions. The design and layout of our streets can make a difference to how easy these journeys can be. Join us to...

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How You Can Help

  • Participate in Active Travel: Opt for walking, cycling, or public transport for your local journeys. Every trip counts!
  • Get Involved in Campaigns: Your enthusiasm can drive the change towards better public and active travel options in Horsforth.

    Join Us!

    We welcome anyone with an interest in or passion for active and public transport. Whether you’re experienced in transport issues or simply keen to make a difference, your input is valuable. Email us at volunteer@horsforthclimateaction.org to let us know how you want to get involved and help us expand our efforts and make Horsforth a beacon for sustainable transport.

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      Upcoming Activities

      Stay tuned for updates on our ongoing projects and how you can be a part of these efforts by checking our Events Page.

      Let’s work together for a greener, more sustainable Horsforth. Every action counts, and your involvement is key to our success. Join us in safeguarding our planet for future generations.

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