Low Emission Zones in Aberdeen

Low Emission Zones in Aberdeen

Rahma (B00923229) Swathy (B01587353)

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. Introduction

What are Low emmision zones?

low emission zones (LEZ) are areas where the driving of vehicles which do not meet the specified emission standars is prohibited.

Background

The LEZ has been introduced in response to longstanding issues of poor air quality in Aberdeen city center. Athough pollution levels have been improving in Aberdeen in recent years, many City Centre locations still see regular exceedance or near exceedance of the annual mean NO2 objective.

Objectives

The objectives of the LEZ are:• Primary Objectives: 1. Improve air quality in Aberdeen by reducing harmful emissions from transport and delivering on the Scottish Government’s statutory air quality objectives (prescribed under section 87(1) of the Environment Act 1995); 2. Support climate change targets (as set out in Part 1 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009) by reducing road transport’s contribution to emissions.

Effectiveness

A two-year grace period (during which enforcement of the LEZ will not occur) will be in place for all vehicle types. This will allow people to check their vehicle is LEZ compliant and have time to consider any changes they need to make. This means that enforcement (the issuing of fines) will not start until June 2024

09. Conclusions

1. Improved Air Quality2. Protection of public health and wellbeing 3. Support Scotland to reach its Climate Change targets by reducing our road transport’s contribution to emissions 4.Create a vibrant, accessible, and safe city centre 5. Prioritise active and sustainable transport movement 6. Promote the city as a desirable place to live, visit and invest

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Bibliography

• Aberdeen city council Low emmiddion sche,e

Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

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