Tag: low emission zone
The remarkable impact of low emission zones on air quality in London
Air quality in London has improved significantly over the last 15 years thanks to the introduction of Low Emission Zones (LEZ) and Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ). This initiative to reduce air pollution has not only improved air quality in the city, but has also contributed to improved public health and economic savings.
Antwerp puts the brakes on classic cars: Historic cars to be banned from the city's low emission zone!
From April 27, 2024, the environmental zone policy in Antwerp will change fundamentally. The city council has decided to restrict access to the low emission zone (LEZ) for classic cars.
Stockholm dares to ban combustion engines from 2025!
Stockholm is the first city in Europe to ban combustion engines from part of the city centre with a comprehensive zero-emission zone. After persistent protests prevented such a ban zone in the historic old town of Gamla Stan, the so-called "Low Emission Zone 3" for the city centre is now a done deal.
Camera System for Low Emission Zones: Surveillance State or Necessary Digitalisation?
As a pioneer in Germany, Munich wants to use camera systems for the first time to record environmental zone offenders and make them pay. In other countries, the monitoring of environmental zones has been digital for a long time. This makes them more reliable and tends to make the air cleaner. But in the case of Munich, there is much criticism.
Grossly negligent! DUH sues Munich over diesel driving ban
The city of Munich is once again facing legal action over the diesel driving ban. Deutsche Umwelthilfe and Verkehrsclub Deutschland have filed a lawsuit with the Bavarian Administrative Court. They call the suspension of the driving bans for Euro 5 a transparent election campaign manoeuvre.
Protests stop low emission zone: Stockholm escapes ban on internal combustion vehicles
After fierce opposition, there will be no low emission zone with a ban on internal combustion vehicles in Stockholm's old town. Instead, parking spaces are to disappear, traffic is to be reduced overall and the focus is to be on reclaiming walking and cycling.
Motorists beware! Mont Blanc Tunnel completely closed
Since yesterday, 16.10.2023, the Mont Blanc Tunnel has been completely closed to traffic for 2 months. Drivers must be prepared for long detours and traffic jams.
Paris attacks Euro Standard 7: "Licence to kill".
Paris and several other European metropolises have submitted a petition to the EU Parliament in which they rail against the planned Euro 7 standard. In its weakened form, it is a bitter setback, even a "licence to kill". The manufacturers should not be given a raw deal - after all, human lives are at stake.
Hessian SPD punished: Also because of transport policy?
The Hessian SPD caused a stir shortly before the state elections on Sunday. When it came to transport policy, you not only wanted a drastic reduction in individual transport, you also did not shy away from interfering with citizens' private rights. Have you now been punished for this?
Sofia - the dirtiest air in Europe
The capital of Bulgaria has the highest air pollution in Europe. The values for fine dust are 6 times higher than recommended by the WHO. The reason for the dirty air is, among other things, old diesel from Western Europe. And the lack of an environmental zone!