Comment

Representation ID: 20

Received: 18/11/2023

Respondent: Miss Alana Moss-Deeley

- EV charging points for every single home as standard

Comment

Representation ID: 643

Received: 22/12/2023

Respondent: TfWM and WMCA

While we welcome the suggested policies proposed under this section including accommodating Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) charging networks, more fundamental shifts in behaviours, including a reduction in car usage will also be required to achieve decarbonisation of the transport network. It should be further noted that ZEVs tend to be larger and heavier and produce higher levels of PM2.5 than conventional cars and many models require more space for parking, and therefore we should not seek to incentivise individuals to use an ZEV, over public transport and active travel modes.
It will also be important these policies align to WMCAs updated (Draft) ZEV Charging and Refueling Strategy, where Dudley Council was a key partner in its development. This includes ensuring the location of EV charging points are strategically located appropriate to users’ needs, i.e. on street parking in densely populated areas without garages for on street parking. Yet also noting that EV chargers can often be seen as part of ever growing “street furniture clutter”. Considering more widely those policies on road space reallocation, priority should always be given to active travel and rapid transit before accommodating EV charging on the KRN. This also improves access for more vulnerable road users.
We would also welcome the inclusion of consideration for an ZEV council fleet and its charging needs, as a further policy suggestion.