What's being done about our air quality?

London wide - The Mayor's Air Quality Strategy

• Low emission zone
• Congestion charging 
  • Reduced emissions NOx and PM10 by 12% in zone (Beevers et al 2005, Atmos Env 93, 1-5)
  • Funds public transport
• Reducing road transport in inner areas and stopping suburban road transport growth
• Particulate filters on LT buses
• Cleaning up the taxi fleet
• Incetives for cleaner fuels and vehicles - publicity and leading by example
• Research and emissions inventory
• Support boroughs

What's being done locally?

Sutton

• Measurement
• 3 continuous and 7 passive sites
• Review and assess pollution
• Draft Air Quality Action Plan
  • Supporting LEZ
  • Freight Quality Partnership
  • Vehicle testing
  • Beddington Lane detailed assessment
  • Planning and construction
  • Pubilc transport and cycling
  • Promoting alternative fuels inc. bio diesel trial
  • Travel plans
  • Roundshaw CHP

To view pollution levels in your local area of London, check out www.londonair.org.uk