Promoting fossil-free transport in the municipality

The municipality is not directly involved in all matters affecting its residents. However, HSL, ELY and the Welfare Area regularly request statements, in which case plans are made in cooperation. The municipality has drawn up advocacy cards, and there is also a municipal strategy that includes climate policy objectives.

The concrete reality of the current situation means that every gram and millilitre of fossil fuel produces carbon dioxide, which causes climate change, and also adds to the war chest of neighbouring countries. As the transition to electric cars is not immediately and widely possible, the municipality must promote fossil-free transport in its activities. This can be achieved through a number of other measures.

1. Cycling and the rapidly increasing use of electric bikes and scooters are excellent ways to help the climate. However, the condition of cycle paths in many areas is poor. For example, the cycle paths on Kellokoskentie are full of transverse cracks, which should be repaired as soon as possible. No matter how much you want to cycle, it is difficult and unpleasant due to the constant shaking and bumping. For many people, cycling is the only way to get around when HSL does not cover all areas. It also promotes health.
2. The zoning plan should take advantage of the proximity of rail transport and seek to influence the restoration of discontinued stops by influencing the platform plans for the additional tracks currently under construction.
3. In terms of promoting well-being, the climate perspective advocates maintaining local health centres, as residents' use of fossil fuels will decrease when they no longer need to drive tens of kilometres to get to a laboratory, for example.
4. As car use among Tuusula residents is currently very high, future HSL zone reforms should shift the focus so that the price of zone tickets is as affordable as possible for users, which will encourage them to use public transport. This is a step towards freedom from fossil fuels.
5. The municipality must, in accordance with the principle of compensation, create carbon sinks on land it owns, both in new residential areas and in their immediate vicinity.

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