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The 7 steps to create effective low-emission zones

WebLow-emission zones are on the rise in Europe. Our recent analysis found that 228 were active in 2019, 320 in June 2022, and 507 will be in place in 2025. Although their objectives, ambition levels, size, scope and timeline vary, there are principles and approaches that can be applied to all low-emission zones to make them effective.

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EU’s clean air proposals a good first step, but must go further

WebThe Clean Cities Campaign welcomes today’s publication by the European Commission of the proposed revision of the Ambient Air Quality Directive (AAQD) as a step in the right direction.

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New analysis and map: illegal air pollution recorded across Greater

WebA new interactive map produced by the Clean Cities Campaign also visualises Nitrogen Dioxide readings at more than 1,700 monitors across London for the first time, using data recorded by boroughs at diffusion tubes in 2021 and published on the London Datastore, as well as automatic monitoring stations in 2021 and 2022 [4].

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Factsheet School Streets EN

WebAir pollution is a significant health threat to children with both short-and long-term health effects. 33% of European childhood asthma cases can be attributed to air pollution. If the minimum levels of air pollutants (e.g., PM2.5, 2.5 NO2, 2 and BC) were met, Europe could prevent more than 200,000 new cases of childhood asthma each year.

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School Streets to shape child-friendly cities

WebDuring a pop up School Street on Toronto’s Mountview Avenue, evaluation reports showed a clear effect of the pilot changing student travel behaviour. Data collected by 8 80 Cities reflected that in just the few days of the pop-up, car travel decreased by 20.5%, and active travel increased by 5.4%32.

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Well, this is awkward

WebFor 2023, we brought the campaign back – this time to highlight the thousands of bikes that are stolen in London every year, often meaning someone losing a piece of their world.

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School Streets to shape child-friendly cities

Web2 Key figures and benefits of School Streets Reduction in car travel: According to a TfL study on the impacts of School Streets in London, parents report driving less by car to school, (an 18% reduction).3 A similar study in Oxford …

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