Transport

Significant carbon savings can be made by adapting Horsham District’s current transport systems. Over a third of Horsham District’s emissions are from transport, of which the vast majority are from car-transport. Reducing the number of cars on the road would support the decarbonisation of the district, while providing multiple co- benefits including reduced air pollution and health and wellbeing.

Overarching Goals

• Active Travel: To reduce the reliance on private cars, by improving walking and cycling infrastructure, which will improve health and wellbeing and alleviate noise and air pollution – especially in urban areas.
• Micromobility Solutions: To encourage a modal shift in Horsham District prioritising low carbon, active, and public forms of transport.
• Public Transport: To increase the attractiveness and demand for public transport in Horsham District in urban and rural areas.
• Low Carbon Transport: To support the electrification of all modes of transport, and a new electric vehicle charging network, as well as exploring other low carbon fuel solutions.

Actions

Immediate (2024)

• Collaborate with the Highway Authority to improve local public transport.
• Collaborate with WSCC to build an EV charging network across the region.

Short Term (2024-26)

• Explore opportunities to improve and create new community-led transport schemes.
• Reduce single occupancy car use by supporting carpool and car sharing schemes, and other modes of transport.

Medium Term (2026-29)

• Implement the Horsham LCWIP, support the County Council’s Cycling and Walking Strategy and maximise funding opportunities to improve cycling and walking infrastructure across the whole district.
• Investigate opportunities for micromobility services.
• Support businesses, including local taxi companies, in transitioning to EVs.

Long Term (2030+)

• Investigate and implement tactical pedestrian zones and/or Low Traffic Neighbourhoods.
• Investigate the potential of a distribution centre in urban areas throughout the district.
• Investigate the potential of a Mobility Hub in Horsham Town Centre.
• Explore opportunity for a hydrogen refuel station in the Horsham District.