Posts tagged with Speed limit
Switzerland's first permanent low emission zone
Nitrogen dioxide pollution in Basel is clearly too high. Several measures are being taken to change this. Among other things, Switzerland's first permanent low emission zone is to be introduced.
Europe fights against traffic noise
It is not only air pollution that affects citizens in urban areas. Noise caused by traffic is also harmful to health. Many countries want to put an end to it.
Sunday driving bans in Paris and Bordeaux
On the first Sunday of every month, vehicles are banned in the centre of the two major cities. This Sunday is no exception.
Fine dust alert in Europe
Saharan dust caused particulate matter levels in Europe to skyrocket this week. In Switzerland, the speed limit on motorways was tightened. In France, the activation of the environmental zones was mostly too late. In some areas, they were dispensed with altogether despite the pollution.
Soon noise protection zones in Germany
Motorbikes are clearly too loud - that's what measurements in Stuttgart showed. Politicians and citizens are calling for an end to this. Noise protection zones like the one in Tyrol could be a solution.
Speed limit: Frankfurt's last hope
In order to avoid diesel driving bans, the city on the Main is introducing a 40 km/h speed zone in the entire city centre. If this does not have any effect, unpopular driving bans may be imposed in the middle of next year.
Paris becomes a 30 km/h speed zone
In all 20 arrondissements within the city motorway, the speed will be reduced in the new year. This is to improve air quality, but also to reduce noise pollution and traffic accidents.
Ludwigsburg fights against noise
40 km/h almost everywhere - the city brakes drivers against harmful noise pollution in the entire city area. This means they have to pay for the city's failure to take action.
Low emission zone Frankfurt: snail's pace for cleaner air
The city is introducing a 40 speed limit on major roads to reduce nitrogen oxide levels and avoid driving bans.
France's fight against winter smog
In the Arve valley, the speed limit is reduced by up to 40 km/h. Three sections of motorway are affected by the measures. The aim is to avoid the threat of air pollution and the associated driving bans.