There are more and more classic cars on the roads in Germany. Although they do not get an environmental badge, they are still allowed to enter the German environmental zones. In this way, they contribute massively to air pollution.
The pilot project for the electrification of truck traffic in Germany has failed. Experts had doubted the German government's plan from the very beginning. The government ignored the warning cries and made a massive miscalculation.
In the event of high air pollution, intelligent displays will inform citizens and encourage them to use public transport. This should prevent driving bans.
Very long traffic jams occur time and again at the border between Germany and Austria. The reason? Among other things, the block clearances imposed by the Austrian authorities to relieve the road network of high traffic volumes. But the traffic restrictions continue to cause inconvenience on both sides of the border.
They deal with increasing criticism and sometimes they are even abolished, but low emission zones ultimately remain one of the green transport measures that politicians keep resorting to - to reduce emissions from road traffic, improve the quality of air and life for citizens and protect the environment as part of climate targets. This month, France, Denmark and Germany are also backing low-emission zones and driving bans. Green-Zones® lists the new rules for July.
The Senate only wants cycling lanes where they do not interfere. CDU transport senator calls for a planning halt to all expansion projects in the capital that could interfere with car traffic. Berlin reacts with mixed opinions.
In the Sprengelkiez in Wedding and in many other districts of Berlin, bollards regulate and restrict traffic. But residents remained alien to the decision and want it reversed. In other cities like London, too, traffic calming measures cause unrest and criticism among citizens.
Düsseldorf is planning to introduce car bans in the city centre and is also calling on other cities in North Rhine-Westphalia to focus on green measures to reduce traffic and emissions. Will Dortmund and Bochum, for example, also create car-free zones in the city centre?
Tighter and new low emission zone rules, car-free Sundays and traffic-free roads for summertime. This month, the mobility world will again give space to green measures - in Scotland, France and Germany. But some cities are taking a step backwards - such as Berlin, where Friedrichstrasse will be reopened to car traffic. Green-Zones® lists the new low emission zone regulations and driving bans for June.
Engine exhaust is not the only source of environmental and air pollution in transport. Non-exhaust emissions such as so-called brake and tyre abrasion are also causing concern - and have the European Union and the car industry looking for more sustainable solutions. The Euro7 emissions standard planned for 2025 is soon to regulate particulate and microplastic emissions from pneumatics - and ensure that even cars with clean engines can keep polluting emissions from tyres and brakes under control. But the EU's plans have been sharply criticised.
