Air Quality Working Group

Transport Restrictions

Examine the feasibility for Low Emission Zones (LEZ)

A LEZ is a geographical area which stops certain vehicles from entering the area, to try to reduce the amount of exhaust gases being put into the air - the aim is to improve the quality of the air we breathe. A Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) can be used to make an LEZ. (see also the New Actions).

Road-side emissions testing

The Greater Manchester local authorities have implemented a Cleaner Vehicles Campaign. This involves a combination of both formal and informal vehicle emissions checks with fixed penalty notices for vehicles not meeting the emissions standards on formal test days.

Click here to visit the Cleaner Vehicles Campaign website.

Explore the contribution that road user and workplace parking charging might make to the improvement of air quality

Any consideration of any such charging schemes will take place in accordance with the following conditions:

• Full consultation with residents, businesses and other stakeholders will be carried out;
• New high quality alternatives such as Metrolink and Quality Bus Corridors must be significantly advanced before charges can be introduced.

A regional approach to charging must be taken to ensure that it does not harm overall competitiveness and areas introducing charges are not disadvantaged.

20 mph residential traffic zones

Would involve speed restrictions in designated residential areas. This type of control has been and will continue to be implemented by a number of Greater Manchester local authorities.

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