AIR ZONE NEAR ME UPGRADE

AIR ZONE NEAR ME UPGRADE

Introduction of a Bus Retrofitting Scheme for bus operators in Cardiff to upgrade older buses so they meet Euro VI engine emission standards – costing £1.4m.Implementation of electric buses to replace the oldest and most polluting buses – costing £1.8m.An outline bid for funding has been made to the Welsh Government for the following schemes and these will be refined, following public consultation and cabinet approval as we develop the full business case: The proposed measures are currently concept designs at this stage and look to tackle the problem of air pollution in the city centre. We have to improve the emissions of the fleet of vehicles using the road network, decrease the number of cars that drive through the city centre, and increase the use of sustainable travel alternatives such cycling and walking. The main reason for this is that that the non charging measures deliver wider air quality benefits across all of Cardiff when compared directly to the results of the charging Clean Air Zones.įurther government guidance is clear that where pollution limits can be met by non charging solutions that these should be the preferred option over any charging scheme.Īir pollution on Castle Street is a symptom of a wider problem which extends far beyond this stretch of road. Outline Business Case External link opens in a new window has concluded that a package of non-charging measures is the preferred option when compared with a charging Clean Air Zone.

Air zone near me