The long-discussed tightening of the environmental zone regulations in the city centre have already led to an improvement in air quality a few days after coming into force. The nitrogen dioxide concentration at the measuring point on the busy Hope Street has been reduced by 27%. Will the green regulation - despite criticism - be effective in combating air pollution in Glasgow?
As of yesterday, most internal combustion vehicles - including taxis - are no longer allowed to enter Glasgow's Low Emission Zone without penalty. A green retrofit of the industry could no longer be postponed, he said. However, the city is expected to offer alternative and safe mobility solutions to compensate for the displacement of thousands of taxis.
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.
On 1 June, stricter low emission zone regulations come into force in the Scottish city of Glasgow. But the new measure is already raising doubts. For reports show that the stricter environmental zone could lead to increased traffic in other parts of the city - and consequently not reduce climate-damaging emissions, but only displace them.
Attention, truck drivers! Due to a public holiday in Italy, there are some changes this week that you should be aware of. The Federal Ministry for Climate Protection is taking measures to regulate heavy goods traffic in Tyrol with driving bans and closures. So be prepared to exercise patience once again!
Imagine driving along a scenic road on a sunny day and feeling the wind in your hair. Suddenly a car swerves into your lane and you have no time to react. Accidents of this kind happen frequently, and each one is a tragedy for those involved. However, new regulations requiring the installation of black boxes in all new cars in Germany are intended to prevent or minimise the damage caused by accidents. But what if the black boxes could also be used in the future to monitor emissions data and enforce environmental zones and driving bans?
Munich may not implement the second stage of its diesel driving ban due to improved air quality. The first stage, which came into force on 1 February, banned Euro 4 diesel vehicles from the Mittlerer Ring. The ban aims to reduce nitrogen dioxide levels and further driving bans are planned if levels do not improve. However, the readings in Landshuter Allee have improved significantly, so there is hope that further driving bans will not be necessary.
In addition to the existing strict environmental zone, an additional truck driving ban and four block clearance days on tomorrow's public holiday are planned for the Ascension week in Tyrol. Additional driving bans on main and secondary roads in the region are also planned for the coming months to dose traffic. Long traffic jams are to be expected in the Inn Valley and the rest of Tyrol.
Following the announcement of tighter environmental zone regulations from next autumn for all diesel vehicles, Denmark is unveiling its plans to say goodbye to internal combustion engines. The possibility of a ban on combustion engines from 2030, including the state of the infrastructure and the social compatibility of the measure, is currently being examined in detail. Will Copenhagen's low-emission zone become a zero-emission zone?
Because the air became cleaner, eight cities in Baden-Württemberg already abolished the environmental zone regulations that had been in force for years in 2023. Wendlingen am Neckar, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Ilsfeld and Urbach will now also no longer have low emission zones from this May - yet more German cities planning to abolish them. Are the authorities acting prematurely? Will Germany be able to meet its 2023 climate targets even without the emission-reducing contribution of low emission zones?
