We have many aims for our transport policy: fighting against climate change, improving air quality, improving quality of life, improving safety, helping economic development.
It is important for all roads in all parts of the county to be maintained to a good standard. Potholes are a problem for all road users. Road safety must always be a priority.
In residential areas a speed limit of 20mph should be the norm, not the exception. Twenty is plenty for Nottinghamshire’s residential streets.
We will work with the district councils to tackle the problem of air pollution around schools.
Liberal Democrats want walking and cycling to become people’s choice for a larger number of journeys. The County Council should invest in a joined-up network of good quality cycle routes across Nottinghamshire.
Public charging points for electric vehicles must be available in all areas of the county. We believe it is the County Council’s job to ensure all local communities have easy access to charging points; it should work with other councils, organisations and companies to achieve this aim.
Under the Liberal Democrats the County Council will stop buying or leasing fossil-fuel vehicles. All replacement cars or vans for the council’s fleet should be electric.
We want to see a simple integrated ticketing system for public transport across Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire.
We support the extension of the Robin Hood Line to Edwinstowe, Ollerton and Retford.
The trams are a crucial part of the public transport network in and around Nottingham. The County Council should work closely with the City Council to bring forward plans for expanding the tram network beyond the city boundary.