clean air zones

Public buy-in critical to success of city air quality schemes (video)

The barriers local authorities face when implementing a clean air zone scheme to tackle local air pollution and how they can secure public buy-in will be discussed at this year’s Smart Transport National Conference.

Cambridge scraps London-style congestion charge plans

Cambridge City Council has scrapped its plans to introduce a London-style congestion charge in the city.

London Mayor's expanded ULEZ scheme is legal – court

A judge today ruled that the London Mayor's plan to extend the Ulez emission zone to the whole of London is lawful.

Leeds City Council's decision not to introduce charging clean air zone vindicated

A council’s decision not to introduce a charging clean air zone (CAZ) has been justified after new figures show emissions continue to tumble.

Glasgow’s low emission zone now in operation

Glasgow has become the first city in Scotland to introduce a low emission zone (LEZ).

Grants available to help HGV and coach operators meet Bradford clean air zone requirements

Financial support to upgrade vehicles offered by Bradford Council.

Newcastle's clean air zone goes live

Newcastle has launched its clean air zone (CAZ) which means non-compliant taxis, buses, coaches and HGVs will face charges to drive into its city centre.

Clean air zone goes live in Sheffield

Certain vehicles are now being charged to enter Sheffield's city centre.

Whitepapers & reports 19 Jan 2023

Changes in motor traffic inside London's LTNs and on boundary roads

Local authorities are being urged to use the findings of the 'Changes in motor traffic inside London's LTNs and on boundary roads' by climate charity Possible and the University of Westminster’s Active Travel Academy to introduce more Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and take further measures to address traffic on boundary roads.

Clean air zone goes live in Bristol

Bristol is now charging drivers between £9 and £100 per day to enter parts of the city.

Kids wearing helmets on scooters in pedestrian zone

Air quality 22 Nov 2022

Low-traffic neighbourhoods put on trial

A LTN can provoke a different kind of road rage, especially where there has been a lack of consultation before its introduction. Do people feel measures are being done to them rather than for them?

Healthy streets 16 Nov 2022

Good public relations: Change, without communication, is destined to fail

Local authorities that interact effectively with stakeholders are more likely to succeed with climate change measures

Councillors approve new clean air zone draft plan for Manchester

A new plan for a clean air zone in Greater Manchester will be launched and consulted on next year.

Aerial view of village next to A55 in Wales

Latest case studies 30 Jun 2022

Should road building funds be diverted to support clean air goals?

DfT produces public transport plans only for Treasury to say there is no money for them

UK 23 Jun 2022

Government grants: levelling up or picking winners?

Department for Transport concedes ‘Bus Back Better’ funding has been cut by the pandemic grants

UK 9 Jun 2022

To reduce car use we need carrots and sticks – effective policy interventions

Regional and local authorities are trialling a series of incentives and disincentives to cut single occupancy car use and persuade drivers to switch to more sustainable modes of travel...

Roadside sign telling motorists they are entering Bath's clean air zone

Councils criticised for lack of clarity on Clean Air Zones

DMN Logistics is urging councils across the UK to improve clarity on information and plans for clean air and congestion charge zones.

Air quality 24 Feb 2022

Decarbonisation: It's time to deliver

The debate regarding why or when local authorities should decarbonise their transport systems is over. What policies can start cutting greenhouse gas emissions?

Opinion 24 Feb 2022

Climate change: If not now, when?

At one time concern for the environment may have been viewed as a niche issue – one for the middle classes – but now that is far from being the case

Leeds decision to axe CAZ due to fear of legal challenge

Leeds City Council decided to cancel its plans for a Clean Air Zone due to fears it could open it up to legal challenges, according to a FOI request.