Traffic
Too many cars and lorries in the wrong place at the wrong time ruin the countryside we love. They are noisy and polluting, and spoil people's enjoyment of the Peak District. As climate change is the biggest threat to our landscapes, reducing traffic is also crucial in cutting carbon emissions and slowing the threat.
For decades our main transport campaign has been trying to solve the traffic problems on the A628 trans-Pennine route in a way that doesn't just shift cars and lorries elsewhere in the Peak District. We're still working with a coalition of other groups on the proposed Mottram Bypass and Glossop Spur.
We're also really keen to see what can be done with the Woodhead railway tunnels to get people and freight off roads in the Peak District.
What else are we doing?
- We support improvements to local bus and train services and encourage people to travel without having to use the car.
- We lobby for slower speed limits in the countryside to make our roads safer especially for other users including cyclists, horseriders and walkers.
- We support local food networks to support the rural economy and reduce the impact of food miles.
- We monitor the countryside for roadside clutter, and work to improve design and reduce its impact.
Have a look at our Transport policy for more details.
Help us!
Three things you can do this week to help us reduce the impact of traffic on the countryside
- When you next visit the Peak District, use the bus, train or cycle instead of going by car.
- Check food labels for the place of origin - and then buy local rather than imported food.
- Drive 5 mph more slowly and smoothly on rural roads to save petrol and cut emissions.
