Air Quality Action Plan Progress Report 2015 DRAFT. Doncaster MBC

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1 Air Quality Action Plan Progress Report 2015 DRAFT MBC April 2015

2 Contents Introduction... 2 Update Figure 1 Diffusion Tube Monitoring for the A638 Quality Bus Corridor... 4 Figure 2 Mode share of school journeys... 5 Figure 3 South Yorkshire LTP Indicators... 6 Action Plan Progress... 9 Table 1 LTP related Measures... 9 Table 2 Stand-alone measures Table 3 Completed Actions Summary References Appendix

3 Introduction This report fulfils the requirements of the Local Air Quality Management process as set out in Part IV of the Environment Act (1995), the Air Quality Strategy for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland 2007 and the relevant Policy and Technical Guidance documents. The LAQM process places an obligation on all local authorities to regularly review and assess air quality in their areas, and to determine whether or not the air quality objectives are likely to be achieved. Where exceedences are considered likely, the local authority must then declare an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) and prepare an Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) setting out the measures it intends to put in place in pursuit of the objectives. In 2004 the Air Quality Action Plan was published with the aim of working towards improving air quality within the Boroughs four Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs). Measures were included under categories for demand and traffic management, public transport, modal shift, industrial emissions and publicity. Update 2015 The tables below show the progress made on s action plan since 2004 with particular reference to the last 12 months. The action plan was originally formulated in 2004 and the measures contained therein were not produced in line with current guidance and has proven difficult to retrospectively find appropriate and relevant indicators and target reductions. This is exacerbated by many of the measures being generic across the Borough and not necessarily specific to AQMAs. It was proposed in the last progress report that as the Local Transport Plan (LTP), to which the action plan is integrated, is developing indicators (Figure 3) these would be used in lieu of individual indicators for the measures listed in Table 1. Since that time a number of changes are planned to how the LTP will be managed and therefore the continuation of such indicators is in doubt. In this report however, it has not been considered appropriate yet to develop new, separate indicators until confirmation of 2

4 these changes are available and a review of any replacements take place. If suitable then the indictors will be linked to the action plan. Actions related to ECOstars and carbon reduction within the have indicative indicators which have been used to show progress against the schemes and have been reported within the tables below. In some measures other relevant information has been included where available in place of specific indicators to show progress. The overall effectiveness of the action plan remains difficult to quantify for the reasons listed above. It should be acknowledged that many of the actions are now complete; it is the intention over the coming years to produce a new action plan integrating measures across the Borough and in the new AQMAs. Tables 1 and 2 below detail the progress made on individual measures throughout the last 12 months. Table 3 is a summary of the actions removed since Two actions have been removed, as discussed in the 2014 progress report, both actions, relating to bus measures, are considered complete. A further measure relating to the A638 Bus Corridor will be removed in the next progress report. Monitoring in the vicinity of the A638 has been in place since 2008, the corridor became operational in 2010, the graph below shows that generally concentrations have declined since the measure has been implemented. 3

5 Figure 1 Diffusion Tube Monitoring for the A638 Quality Bus Corridor Figure 2 below, shows mode share of school journeys over a 7 year period and has been included in support of the safe routes to school measure, travel plans have been completed for a high percentage of schools and measures such as the Big Pedal have proved popular. The mode share indicates that fewer car journeys are made, in turn walking and other modes has increased and bike journeys have fluctuated but currently are at about the same level at the beginning and end of the monitoring period. 4

6 Figure 2 Mode share of school journeys Planning related measures are implemented by the Core Strategy; however this will need to be replaced under the new planning regime by the Local Plan. All the measures within the AQAP should be included in the Local Plan and the Pollution Control Team will be consulted. In addition an addendum to the AQAP is being considered, it follows the best practice guidance produced by West Yorkshire, and it is the intention for this to be used in all relevant planning applications. The addendum can be found at ddendum%20v pdf. A new measure relating to the Bus Partnership will be formed for the next AQAP progress report. All other measures are progressing and will be reported on again the

7 Figure 3 South Yorkshire LTP Indicators INDICATOR COMPONENT RESULTS PERFORMANCE 1-07 : CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS Road Transport 2-01a : MODE SHARE OF JOURNEYS TO / FROM URBAN CENTRES People (%) Calendar Year RAG Notes UK: KTCO2 134, , , ,515 UK: % UK: Per Capita SY: KTCO2 2,703 2,619 2,518 2,536 SY: % SY: Per Capita (Actual) SY: Per Capita (Forecast) N/A N/A N/A Calendar Year RAG Notes Single occupancy cars Multi occupancy cars Light Goods Vehicles Medium / Heavy Goods Vehicles Buses Trams Trains Motor Cycles Pedal Cycles Pedestrians All 426,305 (30.8) 367,981 (26.6) 108,288 (7.8) 33,154 (2.4) 266,122 (19.2) 38,665 (2.8) 49,068 (3.5) 6,101 (0.4) 6,468 (0.5) 81,577 (5.9) 1,383,729 (100.0) 433,639 (31.3) 376,608 (27.2) 102,006 (7.4) 28,968 (2.1) 245,687 (17.7) 35,709 (2.6) 53,937 (3.9) 6,932 (0.5) 7,330 (0.5) 95,996 (6.9) 1,386,812 (100.0) 438,154 (32.1) 364,850 (26.7) 103,127 (7.6) 28,374 (2.1) 239,519 (17.5) 42,421 (3.1) 54,558 (4.0) 5,623 (0.4) 7,150 (0.5) 81,292 (6.0) 1,365,068 (100.0) 423,101 (31.7) 361,432 (27.1) 102,725 (7.7) 26,745 (2.0) 220,906 (16.6) 33,382 (2.5) 54,887 (4.1) 5,362 (0.4) 7,805 (0.5) 98,010 (7.3) 1,334,355 (100.0) 421,344 (32.4) 342,107 (26.3) 102,598 (7.9) 25,331 (1.9) 211,717 (16.3) 32,574 (2.5) 60,020 (4.6) 6,039 (0.5) 7,554 (0.6) 91,926 (7.1) 1,301,210 (100.0) G NA No forecasts have been established for this indicator 6

8 INDICATOR COMPONENT RESULTS PERFORMANCE CONTINUED >> 2-06a: LEVELS OF NO2 AND PM10 IN AQMAs ug/m3 2-06b: VEHICLE EMISSIONS TBC 2-06c: PUBLIC TRANSPORT FLEET EMISSIONS 2-06d: ENERGY GENERATION 3-30: PROGRESS IN IMPROVING VEHICLE EFFICIENCY Calendar Year RAG Notes NO2 (Actual) NO2 (Forecast) N/A N/A N/A TBC PM10 (Actual) PM10 (Forecast) N/A N/A N/A TBC G G Forecasts have been suggested to 2013 only at the present time. Projections for 2014 will be investigated once the implications of "Euro6" engines have been assessed. TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC RAG Notes TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC Indicator to be developed. TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC RAG Notes TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC Indicator to be developed Suggestion that a Proxy measure relating to % of vehicles Euro 4 or higher be developed. TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC RAG Notes TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC Indicator to be developed. TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC RAG Notes TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC Indicator to be developed. TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC RAG Notes 7

9 INDICATOR COMPONENT RESULTS PERFORMANCE 3-33: PROGRESS IN ENABLING ENERGY RENEWAL TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC Indicator to be developed. 8

10 Action Plan Progress Measure Undertake feasibility study into the introduction of Low Strategies (LES) within the AQMAs and in other areas of the Borough where vehicle emissions have a major impact on air quality. Table 1 LTP related Measures Focus Vehicle Lead Authority Timescale (Planning) (Implementation) Indicator 2.06a 2.06b 2.06c Target Annual in the AQMA To be produced once planning phase complete. Progress to Originally feasibility of LEZ to be considered. No progress or resources currently available for project. LTP3 projects include pilots for electric and biogas vehicles. The success of such projects will feed into consideration of LES within the region and Borough. Progress in Last 12 Months Adapted the West Yorkshire Guidance with a view to including it within s SPD. However decision made by Planning Department not to include it at this time. It is the intention to develop an addendum to the AQAP to include this guidance. Estimated Completion April In line with LTP3 project timescales. Comments Relating to s Once guidance is in use the relevant air quality assessment will provide case studies for the quantification of emissions saved from developments. 9

11 Measure The council will continue to ensure that its own vehicle fleet is progressively greened by carrying out initiatives as detailed in original action plan. Focus Vehicle Lead Authority Timescale 1. Check progress and assessment results of ecostars scheme. December Produce action plan and timescales based on assessment. December Ascertain if funding available. December Indicator 2.06a 2.06b Target Annual in the AQMA Start 2010 to start of 2011 tonnes per year = NOx 0.7 PM CO2 25. (Taken from table 4.2, ECOstars evaluation report, ttr, 2010) Based on vehicle replacement targets. Progress to Original initiatives met including introduction of bio diesel, purchase of at least Euro 4 vehicles. ECOstars sign up in 2009, with a 3star rating, upgraded to 4* operator last year.. Vehicle tracking introduced. Assessment made by Energy Savings Trust 2008/2009. Six vans converted to Hybrid in 2013/14. Progress in Last 12 Months Contract for vehicles ask for latest vehicle standards, currently Euro 6. Estimated Completion April 2016 (update) Comments Relating to s Although this is a general emissions saving a large percentage of the vehicles will travel through AQMA 1 frequently due to the depot proximity. Copy of report available if required. 10

12 Measure Implement specific policies within the s Commuter Plan. Focus Traffic and Management Lead Authority Timescale Relocation to new offices and associated policies in place. December Indicator 2.01a 2.06b Target Annual in the AQMA N/a Progress to Relocated to new offices. Increased cycle storage in place. Pool car system now in place. New bike-it scheme in place, complete in-house service now. Progress in Last 12 Months Bike to work scheme currently has 188 members. Bike maintenance and cycle training offered. Bus and walking initiative all connected to the LSTF Inmotion scheme. Local town centre deliveries in the are now made by bicycle aim to get further details to quantify emissions savings. Significant grey fleet emissions saved via Pool car usage average age of grey fleet is 6 years compared to two years. Estimated Completion December Original action completed however this action remains in the action plan as further work will be done to encourage modal shift. Comments Relating to s If figures are made available to indicate modal shift of staff could estimate emissions savings and use as a scenario for other companies with travel plans in place. Limited data collected to do this. Estimate that if 188 members of staff have cycled in place of using a diesel car once a week over the year 49g of NO2 emissions would have been saved. 11

13 Measure Implement the A638 Quality Bus Corridor and investigate the feasibility of expanding the Quality Bus Corridor scheme to other major routes that traverse the AQMAs, beginning with the A630 Balby Road Corridor. Focus Public Transport Lead Authority Timescale Monitoring to be completed once works finished. December A630 to be implemented by March Indicator 2.01a 2.06c 1.07 Target Annual in the AQMA Progress to A638 Bawtry Road and A638 York Road completed March Progress in Last 12 Months Non-automatic monitoring has been conducted along the A638 bus corridor for a number of years. Figure 2 in this report shows the results and a slight downward trend can be identified along the corridor despite increasing nitrogen dioxide emissions along most major routes nationally. This may in part be due to this measure. Estimated Completion April Measure to be removed as complete. Comments Relating to s Buses along this route now Euro 4 and 5 with associated emissions reductions. 12

14 Measure Improve the attractiveness of public transport use by a process of continual upgrading of passenger pick up points and vehicles. Focus Public Transport Lead Authority N/a Timescale Indicator 2.01a Target Annual in the AQMA N/a Progress to Ongoing programme of bus boarders and shelter replacement. Bus operators upgrading fleet to Euro III/IV engines to complement QBC/bus priority measures. Progress in Last 12 Months Approximately 12 per annum being replaced. Town centre and main corridors bus shelters now have real-time information. Hotspots scheme developed minor measures to help buses operate on time and increase reliability. LTP project complete to install LED lighting in shelters and reduce energy use. Estimated Completion April Comments Relating to s Energy saved via improved lighting, details will be provided next year on costs savings and inferred emissions saving for energy use. 13

15 Measure The council will investigate the feasibility of carrying out vehicle emission testing on the Boroughs fleet of private hire vehicles as part of the licensing procedure. Focus Public Transport Lead Authority Timescale Feasibility of using ECOstars scheme to take forward. April Indicator 2.06b 3.30 Target Annual in the AQMA N/a Progress to No progress made little support of project. ECOstars national pilot may attempt signing up taxi fleets. Will use this as a case study to assess whether action should go forward. Progress in Last 12 Months No progress made. Need to look for alternative taxi measures, one option are to apply minimum standards to gain a liceicne needs discussions with the relavant department and/or national guidance. Estimated Completion April 2016 Comments Relating to s Not able to quantify. Case studies may be used where appropriate. 14

16 Measure The council will continue to develop the Safe Routes to School Programme, the object of which is to assess and where applicable improve the safety of the routes taken by children to and from school in order to encourage more walking and cycling and reduce the number of journeys made by car. Focus Promotion and Publicity Lead Authority N/a Timescale Indicator 2.01a Target Annual in the AQMA N/a Progress to Completed Ongoing programme of schools per year. Once initial programme finished responsibility is passed to the school for ongoing management. Full-time officer funded until Progress in Last 12 Months No longer branded as safe routes to school but in place via wider LTP measures. Programme of 20mph zones, considering if any require monitoring for air quality impacts. Travel plans for 113 schools had been approved at the end of the project. Estimated Completion April 2015 Comments Relating to s Not readily quantifiable. Will add appropriate case studies if available. Figure 3 shows the mode share of school travel journeys and is discussed elsewhere in this report. 15

17 Measure Promote the use of parking polices, alongside other planning and transport measures, to promote sustainable transport choices and reduce the reliance on the car. Focus Promotion and Publicity Lead Authority Timescale Once policy adopted assess actions that have a positive impact on air quality. Indicator 2.01a Target Annual in the AQMA N/a Progress to None. Parking policy adopted. workplace parking policy now in place. Minimum EV charging standards on new commercial developments has been included in the Planning Guidance. Progress in Last 12 Months Two EV charging points in place in car park, further two planned in car park in AQMA1. Parking and electricity free to incentivise vehicles. Additional 2 at Lakeside Shopping Village. Two other shopping centres considering installing charging points. Estimated Completion April 2016 (update) Comments Relating to s Monitor use of EV charging points in Borough to assess emissions savings from standard vehicles. Usage of EV points not available but anecdotally these points are used most week days. 16

18 Measure Implement the findings of the countywide study into the feasibility of producing a HGV strategy. Ensure that new development shall, where appropriate, contribute to the provision of transport infrastructure for walking, cycling, public transport and highway improvements, secured through Section 106 agreements. Focus Promotion and Publicity Traffic Management and. Lead Authority LTP partnership. Timescale Awaiting strategy. Consultation on LDF. Summer Indicator 2.06a 2.06b 2.01a Target Annual in the AQMA N/a N/a Progress to Regional Freight Strategy Group established. South Yorkshire Freight Partnership now in place. Business plan produced and sub-group of LTP in place. LDF Core Strategy published. Policy number 9 implements this action. Action now complete. E.g. Section 106 at First Point Progress in Last 12 Months None perhaps considering Lorry parking /routing strategy. New SPD incorporates guidance in support of this measure. All transport assessments to include travel plan.mitigation has included junction improvements and informal EV measures. Estimated Completion April 2016 April Action is now complete but maintaining in Action Plan to review how this is working in practice. Comments Relating to s Impacts at strategic levels difficult to assess. Case studies of individual actions will be used were available to demonstrate emissions reductions. Impacts at strategic levels difficult to assess. Case studies of individual actions will be used were available to demonstrate emissions reductions. 17

19 Measure Expand the existing network of cycle lanes within the Borough, with particular emphasis on the AQMAs. Focus Traffic Management and. Lead Authority Timescale Programme to include further phases of Conisbrough to Woodfield, Thorne Road and Southern Greenway. Indicator 2.01a Target Annual in the AQMA N/a Progress to Cycle lanes have been implemented around Borough. Cycling maps produced. Bessacarr to Rossington Route complete. Two greenways now complete Roman Ridge and Woodfield Way. Progress in Last 12 Months Trans-pennine trail Conisbrough to the earth centre being improved this will impact on AQMA5. New strategy is in place, with action plan and polices going forward. Estimated Completion April 2020 (update) Comments Relating to s Adds to attractiveness of cycling but the direct impacts cannot be realistically quantified. 18

20 Measure The ECOstars scheme was devised under the LTP. It is a free to sign up to scheme for operators of large vehicle fleets. The scheme awards a rating for the environmental standards of the fleet and provides a roadmap for improvements. Focus Vehicle. Lead Authority ECOstars steering group. Timescale Pilot study to broaden current scheme. April 2011 Indicator ECOstars indicators for 2015/16 are: Member recruitment = 15 Vehicles to receive a 1-5 star rating = 150 Members to agree to an enhanced road map = 5 Local Authorities joining and delivering the ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme = 4 Local Authorities delivering the ECO Stars scheme for Taxi operators = 1 Target Annual in the AQMA Varies with case. Report produced by ttr on emissions, reductions expected in 2 cases. Progress to Started in Successful sign up including several nationally operational companies. Successful European bid to broaden scheme. National pilot scheme rolled out. Report on scheme available with further details. Progress in Last 12 Months Progress for the financial year 2014/15.Last 12 months New members recruited in this time period. Total of 109 members up from 82,increase 27 Vehicles receiving a 1 to 5 star rating 932 Local Authorities joining and delivering the ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme 6 Local Authorities delivering the ECO Stars scheme for Taxi Operators 1 Further details available in Appendices.. Estimated Completion Funded to March Comments Relating to s Case studies will be made available. Quantification toolkit is under test at the moment and should be a useful tool to produce some emission reduction figures. 19

21 Table 2 Stand-alone measures Measure Ensure that day-to-day facilities, which need to be near their clients in local centres, are located so that they are accessible by walking and cycling. Focus Planning and Development Control Lead Authority Timescale LDF Timescale. Indicator DPD Publication Target Annual in the AQMA N/a Progress to LDF to implement. RSS allocations are in place and local development management procedures refer back to this strategy. RSS no longer in place. Core Strategy Published. Progress in Last 12 Months Core Strategy still in place however will be replaced in 2017 with the Local Plan. Estimated Completion April Comments Relating to s Impacts at strategic levels difficult to assess. Case studies of individual actions will be used were available to demonstrate emissions reductions. 20

22 Measure Place new housing principally within existing urban areas, with emphasis on locations which are highly accessible by public transport, walking and cycling. Focus Planning and Development Control Lead Authority Timescale LDF Timescale. Indicator DPD Publication Target Annual in the AQMA N/a Progress to LDF to implement. Brownfield housing development now at 98% RSS allocations considered in development management processes. Policy 2 of Core Strategy. Progress in Last 12 Months Core Strategy still in place however will be replaced in 2017 with the Local Plan. Estimated Completion April Comments Relating to s Impacts at strategic levels difficult to assess. Case studies of individual actions will be used were available to demonstrate emissions reductions. 21

23 Measure The council will have regard to the guidelines contained in the forthcoming revision of Planning Policy Statement PPS23, Planning and Pollution Control, when determining planning applications. Focus Planning and Development Control Lead Authority Timescale New: Read NPPF and implement necessary changes to consultation. Dec New: Consider implementing any new guidance available for assessment of air quality impacts. April Indicator Target Annual in the AQMA N/a Progress to Weekly planning lists screened. In house leaflet produced. Monitoring requirements for possible new exposure. Standardised comments based on Guidance. NPPF adopted. EPUK Adequacy checklist used to assess all air quality assessments received. Policy 18 implements this measure. Progress in Last 12 Months SPD section written but decided that it was not suitable for inclusion at this time. New measure to be developed for next AQAP based on the West Yorskhire Planning Guidance. Estimated Completion April Comments Relating to s Not readily quantifiable. Appropriate case studies may be available to demonstrate emissions reductions. 22

24 Measure The council will continue to expand its air quality monitoring and modelling capabilities in order to identify and predict areas of current or potential elevated air pollution. Focus Information gathering and dissemination Lead Authority Timescale Production of EDB for airviro. May Complete. Wider monitoring using diffusion tubes. April Complete. Indicator Install 2 new monitoring sites in areas requiring investigation. Target Annual in the AQMA N/a Progress to Upgraded modelling capabilities now in place and used in Detailed Assessment. Used community scheme to widen monitoring to local area and involve schools. Monitoring carried out with 5 schools and 4 communities. Community monitoring now ceased. Progress in Last 12 Months Monitoring extended into areas close to exceeding. Proactive monitoring based on planning allocations being implemented where funding allows. Estimated Completion April 2016 Comments Relating to s N/a 23

25 Measure The is working towards an annual carbon reduction target of 3% as per its Carbon Commitment (CRC) obligation. The is rolling out a programme of renewable energy works to include owned buildings, schools and housing. The programme starts this spring, with 9 buildings and 164 homes (totalling 691 KW capacity), with further schemes being Focus Carbon Lead Authority Timescale 24 Indicator The annual target for carbon reduction has been met. 2008/9 levels were 56,010 t/c (tonnes of carbon), with 2013/14 being 47,010 t/c. A reduction in assets and the introduction of renewable energy will enable the to continue to meet its targets going forward. The has insulated all of its traditional housing stock and over 2,000 of its hard to treat properties. A programme to insulate its Target Annual in the AQMA The is no target for carbon reduction across housing, though the has set out its objectives to reduce carbon up to 2015 in its 2013 HECA Report. A HECA further report is now available which provides an update for the period Progress to Reports are available via links supplied in the reference section. Progress in Last 12 Months The annual target for carbon reduction has been met. 2008/9 levels were 56,010 t/c (tonnes of carbon), with 2013/14 being 47,010 t/c. A reduction in assets and the introduction of renewable energy will enable the to continue to meet its targets going forward. Estimated Completion Update in April Comments Relating to s Carbon reduction in 2013/14 was 47,010 t/c.

26 Measure The council will liaise closely with the Public Health Directorate in respect of identifying any linkage between areas of the Borough where residents suffer increased levels of respiratory problems and air pollution, particularly from traffic emissions. Focus Information gathering and dissemination Lead Authority Timescale 1. Present to RWG on areas of poor air quality in Borough. December Distribute relevant presentations on health and air quality to group. December Develop ideas/search for best practice to develop measure. April Indicator Target Annual in the AQMA N/a Progress to Attendance at Respiratory Working Group meetings. Sub action 1: Complete. Sub-action 2: Complete Sub-action 3: Discussed information dissemination and continuing attendance at meetings. Progress in Last 12 Months Meetings held with Public Health currently. Drawing up action plan (in appendices) and worked on joint communications during high episode in March Public Health implemented escalation procedure to GPs/Hospitals etc during high pollution events. Information for schools disseminated. Estimated Completion April Comments Relating to s N/a 25

27 Action Table 3 Completed Actions Summary Investigate the feasibility of introducing High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes on the major arterial routes into town The council, together with the SYPTA will carry out a feasibility study into the use of guided bus lanes The council will approach the Highways Authority in order to investigate the possibility of using the new electronic message signs located on the motorways traversing the Borough to provide air quality information and pollution episode warnings. The council will support and promote the new transport interchange in order to ensure a fully integrated road/rail public transportation system is provided for the residents of and visitors to the Borough. The council will expand the Borough s successful Quality Streets initiative to extend the amount of pedestrianised streets, both within the town centre and the retail centres of the satellite towns. The council will continue to minimise domestic emissions to the atmosphere by rigorous enforcement of the Clean Air Act. The council will continue to use all its powers to control industrial & commercial emissions to the atmosphere by liaison with the Original Timescale Feasibility study by December Feasibility December December 2005 December 2005 No deadline No deadline ongoing. Progress made No progress. Resistance to action and no funding. Nature of road network an issue. No progress made, other bus projects going ahead such as QBC. No progress was made. Not feasible given limited space on message boards. Complete Y/N N N Priority action & timescale Action removed Unlikely to be taken forward. Action removed No progress/funding. N Action removed Interchange completed 2006 Y Action removed Completed No further pedestrianisation planned. Reactive work now outside of Pollution Control team remit. Procedure continues. Transfer to PPC, risk based inspections completed. Enforcement carried out to noncompliance in Y Action removed Y Action removed Y Action removed

28 Environment Agency in respect of Part A processes and the institution of risk based process inspection in respect of Part B Processes. The council will expand its existing air quality information provision service to include more use of strategically located electronic information message units. The council will produce an air quality promotion and project pack for use in schools to encourage children to become aware of the importance of good air quality and the role that private car use and public transport can play in decreasing and improving air quality respectively Acquire, produce if necessary and distribute relevant leaflets and promotional material relating to improving air quality and reducing (in particular vehicle) emissions. This material to be distributed in all council offices where the public may visit, major retails outlets, libraries, GP s surgeries and hospitals and all public events. When considering a planning application the council shall: - A. Ensure that air quality impacts are fully considered in all Environmental Impact Assessments B. Ensure that air quality impacts are fully considered in all Traffic Impact Assessments C. Fully consider air quality No deadline. December 2003 December 2003 No deadline. Procedure set up to deal with application s. Inspections completed on time. Information updates 3 times a day web, radio and answer phone. Public display units and screens. Website has won awards. Done in collaboration with wider departmental themes. All primary years presentations in place. Monitoring project first round now complete. Motorists guide, developers guide and air matters leaflets produced and distributed. Walk the first mile booklets for council officers collaboration. Care4Air materials including ecodriving. Pollution should be consulted on all major applications, sometimes failing. Attempting to screen weekly lists to close loophole however this doesn t allow us to catch pre-application discussions or EIA scoping reports. Y Action removed Twitter account set-up. Information on plasma screens in main public buildings. N Action removed Y Action removed N Action removed

29 impacts where traffic volumes are anticipated to increase on roads within or near to AQMAs. D. Ensure that new developments do not lead to the declaration of further AQMAs if they are planned to be located near to busy roads etc The council will actively participate in Walk to School Week in order to use this as a starting point for sustainable walking to school. Ensure that all travel information leaflets, maps and information for the Borough contain information on the public transport, cycling and walking amenities. The council will actively support and take part in all national and local events targeted towards reducing private car use, increasing public transport and cycling use and reducing traffic pollution. Examples include Walk to Work Day, Don t Choke Britain Campaign and DMBC Car Sharing Promotion. Introduce a council car sharing scheme The council will review its car allowance and car loan schemes in order to identify and implement reforms which encourage the use of October 2002 then annual participatio n. December 2005 No deadline April 2003 December 2003 Completed. Continued support. First event 2002 then annually. Included on materials where appropriate. In town without my car day supported in conjunction with EMW. Staff initiatives. Walk the first mile along with production of maps. Care4Air events. Funding committed via LTP. Scheme set-up Widened to Bassetlaw and NHS Trusts. 160 staff registered at Policy is set nationally and little impact can be made within one council alone. Consultation is only option. Y Action removed Y Action removed Y Action removed Y Action removed N Action removed Mileage rates reduced and standardised across engine size. Pool cars being trialled. 28

30 the cleanest and most fuel efficient vehicles and minimise business mileage inline with Inland Revenue payment guidelines. Liase with the Vehicle Inspectorate to ensure all vehicles producing excessive and visible exhaust emissions smoky vehicles are inspected, tested and their emission reduced to acceptable levels. Carry out the Authority s duties under Road Traffic (Vehicle s)(fixed Penalty)(England) Regulations 2002 in respect of carrying out roadside vehicle emission testing and issuing fixed penalty notice in partnership with the other South Yorkshire Local Authorities and the Police. Carry out the Authorities duties under Road Traffic (Vehicle s)(fixed Penalty)(England) Regulations 2002 in respect of stopping engines when vehicles are stationary and together with the SYPTE encourage bus drivers to switch off their engines when stationary. Ensure that all transport termini and bus stops are provided with prominent signs requiring drivers to switch off their engine when stationary. Ensure that all strategies in the LDF and LTP complement each other and that development plan allocations and local transport and investment are closely linked. December 2005 December 2003 December 2003 December 2003 Procedure in place to forward all complaints. Initial testing carried out in Successful as an awareness campaign. Second round in 2007 data used to inform fleet composition throughout South Yorkshire AQMAs. Initially completed Informal surveys undertaken on an ad-hoc basis, some warnings issued. Compliant by New interchange replaced original bus stations in 2006 and is now compliant. LDF in place with policies to complement action 13. Y Action removed Y.Action removed Y Action removed Y Action removed Y Action removed 2013 Ensure that new developments are LDF in place. Y Action removed

31 located, designed and managed so that the number of additional vehicle journey s they are likely to generate are minimised. Ensure that new development provides a real choice of transport, including walking, cycling and public transport and that such development contributes to meeting the demand for the transport provision that it generates. Active management of the pattern of urban growth to make the fullest use of public transport and focus major transport generators of travel demand in town and district centres and near to major public transport interchanges. Ensure that new development comprising employment, shopping and leisure and services offers a realistic choice of access by public transport, walking and cycling. The council will, together with the operators of the new transport interchange, ensure that air quality information, in particular the current level of air pollution within the Borough is made available to all users of the interchange and other stakeholders. The council will continue its ongoing commitment to producing School Travel Plans by engaging schools in the process of researching all aspects of travel to and from school, linking directly into the Safer Routes to School Programme. One aspect of LDF in place. Y Action removed LDF in place. Y Action removed LDF in place. Y Action removed Approaches made however costs involved prohibitive. Interest shown in joining Going Green Scheme which may provide opportunity to progress. Completed School travel plan co-ordinator in place 2004 and funding until Bike-it scheme in place. By March plans implemented which is 90% of all schools. N Action removed 2014 Y Action removed

32 this commitment is the implementation of a Walking Bus network. Expand the exisiting network of bus only lanes, targeting the AQMAs as a first priority. Implement 2 park and ride sites by 2005 and complete a feasibility study into other sites, targeting as a priority those routes that traverse AQMAs. April 2011 Feasibility. Start May Bus lanes in place in AQMA1, 2 and 4. Woodfield way bus measures completed. Two sites opened Septemebr 2008.Additional sites for Hospital and a further Park and Ride off the M18 via section 106. Patronage grew steadingly over the monitoring period. Unofficial sites a local rail stations. Y Y Action complete and removed No further bus only lanes planned. Action completed, removed No further sites planned. 31

33 References, HECA Report, 2013 and update ( px ). %20Home%20Energy%20Conservation%20Act%20-%20Further%20Report% pdf Metropolitan Borough, Pollution Control, Air Quality Review and Assessment Reports, Various, Metropolitan Borough, Strategic Transportation Unit West Yorkshire Air Quality and s Technical Planning Guidance, West Yorkshire Low s Group,

34 Appendix SOUTH YORKSHIRE ECO STARS FLEET RECOGNITION SCHEME IINTRODUCTION The ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme 1 is a free, voluntary scheme designed to provide environmental recognition, guidance and advice to operators of goods vehicles, buses and coaches. ECO Stars actively engages with commercial vehicle operators at a local level, with the specific aim of assisting and encouraging them to reduce the negative impact of their activities on air quality and the wider environment. The scheme rates individual vehicles and the overall road transport operation using star rating criteria to assess levels of operational and environmental performance. FOCUS The scheme is a proven intervention, specifically targeting commercial vehicles (HGV, vans, buses and coaches) to reduce vehicle emissions and air quality problems that are directly related to their contribution to road traffic. It achieves this by undertaking an assessment of each operator s vehicles and a review of their management practices, providing recognition for current good practice and support for further efficiency and environmental performance improvements. As a fuel management and operational efficiency support programme, the scheme helps operators to reduce fuel consumption, thereby reducing vehicle particulate and carbon emissions. It provides the tools and ongoing support to help operators reduce operating costs, making the scheme highly attractive and beneficial to the local economy LEAD AUTHORITY The lead authority for the delivery and development of the South Yorkshire ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme is Barnsley MBC,Transportation Service and Regulatory Service PLANNING PHASE Completed IMPLEMENTATION PHASE The South Yorkshire ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme is funded through the Governments Local Sustainable Transport Funds until the end of March 2016 INDICATORS ECO Stars Indicators for the financial year 2015/16 are New members recruited 15 Vehicles to receive a 1-5 star rating

35 Members to agree to an enhanced road map 5 Local Authorities joining and delivering the ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme 4 Local Authorities delivering the ECO Stars scheme for Taxi operators 1 PROGRESS TO DATE Progress for the financial year 2014/15.Last 12 months New members recruited in this time period. Total of 109 members up from 82,increase 27 Vehicles receiving a 1 to 5 star rating 932 Local Authorities joining and delivering the ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme 6 Local Authorities delivering the ECO Stars scheme for Taxi Operators 1 Please note that the Enhanced Road Map has been developed and will be promoted and delivered during the 2015/16 financial year Quantitative and Qualitative Toolkit now developed.to determine deliverability prior to roll out the toolkit will be tested with 10 members in the spring of 2015.It is anticipated that results will be available in June/July 2015 ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE The South Yorkshire ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme is funded through the Governments LSTF until the end of March 2016.Future funding is currently being sought 34

36 Public Health and Air Quality Actions Air Quality information mapping 2014 Source Examples of action Position Statement/Actions Kings Fund: To reduce the negative impact of air pollution on health, local authorities can lead by example in their local area by implementing business engagement programmes to reduce air pollution encouraging expansion of council-run income-generating car clubs Potential through the inmotion business engagement. DMBC Transport Team currently promote South Yorkshire Care Share scheme on website. (Kilbane-Dawe 2012): promoting zero emission last mile delivery of as many goods and services as possible organising eco-driving training for taxidrivers to encourage more fuel-efficient driving, and finding ways to reduce idling at taxi ranks Potential through procurement policy to be developed using West Yorkshire example. List of licensed taxi drivers provided to Business Eco-driving project LSTF. Invest in longerterm changes with potentially greater impacts, such as: vertical roof exhausts for buses, and fitting diesel particle filters rolling replacement of boilers with the least polluting models CVTF successful bid for emissions reduction measure on X78 bus route. Warmfront scheme previously done ask RS/KG. ensuring that new buildings are air quality neutral encouraging people to make more journeys by bike, through integrated and harmonised cycling networks. This could be developed through the new planning guidance being developed across Yorkshire. Pollution Control intends to adopt this approach. Cycling Strategy adopted December Cycling Festival