Reducing Transport Emissions
One of the biggest challenges to achieving our target of a net zero carbon economy by 2041 is reducing the environmental impact of travel.
This requires a commitment from everyone across the region to:
- reduce how often we travel - we’re helping to move services available online and improve digital literacy, which will lead to fewer journeys
- change how we travel - we’re encouraging sustainable ways of getting around, such as cycling, walking and public transport
- adopt more efficient modes of transport - we’re supporting plans to replace polluting vehicles with low emission alternatives
![WMCycleHire bikes](/media/t4bdkpwb/cycle-hire.jpg)
These goals will be achieved through the Movement for Growth plan, led by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM). They are developing a greener transport network that will also:
- create jobs
- support new housing developments
- boost the local economy
Some recent improvements include:
- extending the West Midlands Metro through Birmingham City Centre
- connecting Wednesbury with Brierley Hill with a new Metro line
- planning new stations for Perry Barr, Darlaston, Willenhall and Aldridge
- reviving the old Camp Hill line
- adding new electric buses to the network
- introducing new cycling and walking routes across the region