Air Quality Action Plan survey

Cornwall Council proposes a series of actions to improve air quality across the county. These include 

• ongoing monitoring of traffic and air pollutants
• promoting awareness of air quality issues 
• improving public access to air quality information
• encouraging sustainable mixed-use development through policy guidance. 
• working with employers and schools to develop and monitor travel plans, manage parking effectively, and improve walking and cycling environments.

A major initiative, the ‘One Public Transport’ project, seeks to enhance bus and rail services. 

Additional measures focus on: 

• promoting low-emission transport by improving vehicle standards in council procurement
• minimizing emissions from local business fleets, 
• introducing car clubs. 

The council also plans to encourage alternative fuels, investigate emission standards for taxis, and engage with the NHS to raise awareness of air quality impacts.