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We need to go to a system where mass transit is promoted and is free at the point of use and taxation funded, but could be a sign-up scheme where you can opt out but pay to use.

Secondly there needs to be massive out-of-town parking opportunities with high speed links to the major hubs.

Thirdly there needs to be a re-opening of small train stations in rural areas. The west coast mainline is spitting distance from my house but the nearest access point is a car journey away at Carstairs Junction, with one train at 0730 most mornings, one around tea time and then a couple of late services at the weekend.

Make the train a viable option for people to actively discourage them using their cars.

I also think working from home is something that should be championed. My commute is usually 300 miles in the car a week but I now WFH 3 days a week, saves me 180 miles of driving a week.
I'd read a study that said working from cuts emissions 4 summer months of year, it's worse for the environment the rest. Less commuting was undone by heating and powering individual houses compared to large efficient buildings. I think this will widen if businesses switch to electric heat from gas quicker than houses