Look east

A new study will forecast future transport carbon emissions in the east of England, and recommend ways to reduce pollution and maintain economic growth.

The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has commissioned Atkins, a transport consultant, and the University of Aberdeen to work out how the region’s transport system, including roads, railways, aviation and shipping, will contribute to future carbon emissions. It will put forward options for reducing carbon emissions from transport.

Andy Summers, senior transport project manager at EEDA, said: ‘EEDA is undertaking this innovative piece of work to identify how we can make transport carbon reductions that support sustainable economic growth and help businesses in the east of England.

‘As a region we have committed to reduce overall carbon emissions by 60 per cent by 2031, compared to 1990 levels. The East of England Transport Carbon Study will for the first time recommend potential emissions targets for the transport system in the east of England. Importantly, it will quantify the economic impacts of implementing a low-carbon transport policy.’