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A greener vehicle fleet

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the City has taken a number of measures to reduce emissions produced by its vehicles and to offset its fleet emissions.

  • c02 australia The City has reduced the number of vehicles in its fleet and has smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles.
  • By 2008, the City’s entire light fleet of 29 vehicles will be hybrid (petrol/electric) vehicles.
  • To encourage staff with vehicles as part of their salary package to drive fuel efficient vehicles, the City’s Vehicle Policy makes choosing a vehicle that emits less than 200 grams CO2 per kilometre very attractive. Council pays 15 per cent of the salary sacrifice for staff who choose fuel efficient vehicles.
  • In 2006/07, the City offset 100 per cent of its fleet emissions through tree planting projects accredited by the NSW Greenhouse Gas Reduction Scheme. The City will continue to reduce and offset its fleet emissions as part of its carbon neutral strategy.

 

City of Sydney fleet offsets

Year 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07
Fleet Emissions (t) 2,575 2,746 2,504 2,744
Contractor Emissions (t) no data no data 1,060 1,309
Subtotal (t) 2575 2,746 3,564 4,053
GreenPower Offset (t) 0 0 824 0
Tree Planting Offset (t) 570 684 570 3,564
Provider Greenfleet Greenfleet

Greenfleet
Climate Friendly

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Subtotal (t) 570 684 1,394 3,564
Percent of Fleet Emissions (%) 27% 51% 100%

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Sustainable transport

The City is investigating transport networks that will serve the community and benefit the environment. The City’s Road Safety Strategy and proposed Pedestrian Strategy are key components for improving safety and amenity for pedestrians and increasing access to public transport.

Cycle-friendly city

Following extensive public consultation, the City of Sydney Cycle Strategy and Action Plan was endorsed by Council in April 2007. The plan aims to increase the number of bicycle trips as a percentage of all trips in the LGA from less than 2 per cent in 2006, to 5 per cent by 2011, and 10 per cent by 2016. It also intends to increase the number of short trips (between 2 and 20 km) to 20 per cent by 2016.

The City is now designing cycle routes and other infrastructure to support the plan. This includes key CBD north-south and east-west dedicated cycle-ways that are safely separated from traffic.
For more information go to www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/Cycling

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Pedestrian-friendly city

The City is working towards a Pedestrian Plan . In February 2007 the City of Sydney engaged Professor Jan Gehl to conduct a study of how people use the CBD and its public spaces. The Public Spaces and Public Life Study will assess how public spaces are organised, designed and used and evaluates the actual physical conditions provided for pedestrians.

The recommendations from the study will help the City develop a more people-friendly environment which encourages walking and a better balance between people, cars and the built form.

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Public transport

To promote sustainable forms of transport, the City of Sydney continues to advocate for mass transit public transport within and around the LGA. The City works with State agencies for improved public transport services including light rail, the CBD rail link and improved bus services.

Light Rail

In 2006/07 the City advocated extending the existing Lilyfield Light Rail service along Castlereagh Street between Central and Circular Quay. The City also investigated a light rail route along Hickson Road and advocated a network of light rail routes on major transport routes linking the CBD to inner city suburbs.
For more information click here.

Bus services

In 2006/07 the City of Sydney provided funding for a trial shuttle bus service from Redfern to Newtown. Operated by South Sydney Community Transport, the shuttle bus provided service in an area not covered by existing public transport. For more information click here.

Car Sharing

The City is looking to encourage the uptake of car sharing in the LGA and recently called for Expressions of Interest to operate car share services over the next two years. Dedicated parking will be allocated in prominent locations based on community demand and consultation. For more information click here.

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Last Updated: Wednesday 19 August, 2009

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