Monitoring indicators
TRANSPORT
This page is dedicated to tracking Devon’s progress in creating a sustainable and low-carbon transport system. We monitor key indicators such as the adoption of electric vehicles, public transport usage, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. Our aim is to reduce the need to travel, shift to sustainable transport options, and use technology to reduce emissions from vehicles.
Headline indicator: Proportion of cars in Devon that are electric
Milestones
Proportion of cars in Devon that are electric:
- 100% by 2050.
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Data: Proportion of cars in Devon that are electric
| Year | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| wdt_ID | Year | Percentage |
| 1 | 2017 | 0.00 |
| 2 | 2018 | 0.00 |
| 3 | 2019 | 0.00 |
| 4 | 2020 | 0.00 |
| 5 | 2021 | 1.00 |
| 6 | 2022 | 1.00 |
| 7 | 2023 | 2.00 |
| 8 | 2024 |
Access to superfast broadband in Devon
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wdt_ID | Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 1 | Percentage of Devon with access to superfast broadband (≥30 Mbps) | 81.20 | 85.40 | 90.10 | 9.50 | 91.70 | 92.20 | 93.10 | 93.80 |
Target:
- 2025: 96% of homes and businesses have a superfast capable broadband service.
Total mileage in Devon by mode
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wdt_ID | Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 1 | Car and van mileage (million vehicle miles) | 6,081 | 6,814 | 6,996 | 5,381 | 6,239 | 6,789 | 6,932 | – |
| 2 | Percentage change from 2016 baseline (%) | 4% | 5% | 7% | -17% | -4% | 4% | 6% | – |
| 3 | Pedal cycle traffic (million vehicle miles) | 70.4 | 76.8 | 76.8 | 102.4 | 83.2 | 72.5 | 68.2 | – |
| 4 | Percentage change from 2016 baseline (%) | 6% | 16% | 16% | 55% | 26% | 10% | 3% | – |
Targets:
- 2035: At least 5% of car journeys by distance shift to walking, cycling and public transport (from a baseline year of 2016).
- 2050: At least 10% of car journeys by distance shift to walking, cycling and public transport (from a baseline year of 2016).
Number of licensed electric buses and coaches in Devon
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wdt_ID | Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 1 | Number of licensed plug-in electric buses and coaches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
Target:
- 2050: Low emission buses to make up 80% of sales.
Proportion of cars and vans in Devon that are petrol or diesel
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wdt_ID | Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 1 | Number of licensed cars and vans in Devon (thousands) | 713 | 722 | 734 | 735 | 746 | 754 | 765 | |
| 2 | Number of conventional petrol and diesel cars and vans in Devon (thousands) | 706 | 713 | 723 | 721 | 724 | 723 | 723 | – |
| 3 | Conventional petrol and diesel cars and vans as a percentage of all licensed cars and vans in Devon | 99% | 99% | 99% | 98% | 97% | 96% | 95% | – |
Number of home chargers installed across Devon
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wdt_ID | Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 1 | Total home charging devices installed using grants | 960 | 1,268 | 1,649 | 2,492 | 4,267 | 5,277 | – | – |
Target:
- 2050: Be prepared to install up to 350,000 home chargers (3.0-3.7 kW).
Number of publicly accessible car charging stations in Devon
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wdt_ID | Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 1 | Total number of publicly available electric vehicle charging devices (all speeds) | – | – | 224 | 338 | 401 | 575 | 717 | 1,061 |
Target:
- 2050: Provision of up to 3,880 publicly accessible car charging stations.
HGV emissions in the South West
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wdt_ID | Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 1 | Total HGV emissions (kt CO2e) | 342 | 345 | 355 | 319 | 357 | 356 | 349 | – |
| 2 | Percentage change in emissions compared to 2015 levels | -1.70% | -0.90% | 1.90% | -8.30% | 2.60% | 2.30% | 0.30% | n |
Target:
- 2025: 15% reduction in emissions from HGVs from 2015 levels.
HGV mileage in Devon
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wdt_ID | Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 1 | Total HGV mileage (million miles) | 244 | 246 | 253 | 228 | 255 | 254 | 249 | – |
| 2 | Percentage change in mileage compared to 2016 | -2% | -2% | 1% | -9% | 2% | 2% | 0% | – |
Target:
- 2040: Freight distances reduced by 10% through logistics measures including greater use of urban consolidation centres.
Ultra-low emissions HGVs in Devon
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wdt_ID | Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 1 | Number of HGV ULEVs registered for the first time in the South West | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 17 | – |
Target:
- 2040:Zero emission HGVs comprise nearly 100% of new sales.
Consumption of rail petroleum in Devon
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wdt_ID | Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 1 | Rail petroleum fuel consumption (ktoe) | 12.70 | 12.02 | 12.26 | 9.13 | 10 | – | – | – |
Targets:
- 2040: Remove all diesel-only passenger trains.
- 2050: Remove all diesel passenger trains.
- 2040: Some use of hybrid-electric aircraft.
