Glasgow gets green light to boost air quality

08 May 2008
 
Proposals to introduce low-emission zones and expand a programme of vehicle-idling enforcement are among a range of measures approved by Glasgow City Council to improve air quality.

The draft Air Quality Action Plan, which has now gone out for public consultation, sets out a range of measures Glasgow intends to take to reduce air pollution in the city, particularly in areas which fall below government targets.

A feasibility study will now be undertaken with a view to introducing LEZs in Glasgow, but the council had already committed to providing LEZs for the Commonwealth Games in 2014. A spokesman said the council would eventually be asked to choose between various options.

The council will investigate using traffic regulation conditions to control bus emissions within Air Quality Management Areas, as well as the potential for differential parking charges, based on vehicle emissions – low-emission vehicles could be offered free street parking.

It will also expand the programme of vehicle idling enforcement and increase ‘No idling’ street signage, and continue the programme of roadside emission testing, focusing particularly on taxis, private hire vehicles and buses. The plan also proposes to make on-road spaces available for car club vehicles.

Councillor Ruth Simpson, executive member for land and environment, said: ‘We take our responsibility to monitor air quality in Glasgow very seriously – and the main source of pollutants in the city is road traffic. This draft Action Plan sets out how we can take positive action to reduce our air pollution levels, improve the health and wellbeing of our citizens, and meet government targets.’

The Government target for nitrogen dioxide is not being met at a number of city locations, while the city centre is predicted to fail the 2010 target for particulate matter (PM10), the council has conceded. Road traffic is the main source of pollution within the city. Nevertheless, Glasgow is committed to becoming Scotland’s greenest city.

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