Our draft Electrification of Transport in the City Strategy and Action Plan outlines a smooth, responsible path towards zero transport emissions. 

The City’s vision is for net zero emissions across our local area by 2035. Transport currently accounts for around 20% of total emissions in our area and a shift to electric vehicles is an important part of our goal to hit net zero.  
 
Our draft Electrification of Transport in the City Strategy and Action Plan supports electric vehicles, while protecting enjoyment of our streets, and recognising that walking, cycling and public transport are the best ways to reduce transport emissions. 
 
Actions to achieve the transition to electrification of transport are structured in four key areas. Some actions are wholly within the City’s control and others we will need to advocate and / or collaborate with other tiers of Government and the private sector.

1. Creating a city for walking, cycling and public transport.
The transition to net zero emissions needs to happen as soon as possible. Enabling a city for walking, cycling and public transport, supported by electric vehicles, is the best way we can facilitate a reduction in transport related emissions.

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2. Government pricing and policy that prioritises electric vehicles over internal combustion engine vehicles.
The strategy aims to remove barriers to people choosing an electric vehicle over a conventional vehicle, and not to subsidise or encourage driving.

We need NSW and Federal government to work together on issues such as better pricing signals, and vehicle and fuel emission standards.

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3. A transition to electrification that focuses on high-impact transport fleets
Our strategy prioritises electrifying the fleets with the biggest emissions and impacts on people on our streets - either because they are driving all day or they are big and noisy.  These include buses, delivery vehicles, taxis and service vehicles.

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4. Supporting electric vehicle charging options in ways that limit impacts on the public domain
The best place for people to charge is where they currently refuel or where they park, for example, their home, work, car parks or service stations. We are providing more electric vehicle charging in our car parks and encouraging the private sector to provide more charging in public car parks and service stations.

Research shows that most people will charge at home or at work because it is cheaper and more convenient. We will use our planning controls to make sure new developments are “EV ready”. On-street charging will play a role to supplement off-street charging in locations where there are limited off-street opportunities. We are taking a sensible, data-led approach to on-street charging, balancing EV needs with protecting public space. 

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