Issue details

A Clean Air Zone for York including Anti Idling Enforcement

Purpose of Report: To seek the Executive’s approval for a bus-based Clean Air Zone (CAZ) and anti-idling measures including enforcement to improve air quality in York.

The report will ask Members to:
• approve options for a bus-based CAZ for York’s inner ring road and city centre which will introduce emission standards and a timetable to upgrade York’s bus fleet.
• further increase awareness of the impact of idling vehicles upon health and include options for enforcement

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Be significant in terms of its effects on communities;

Decision status: Decision Made

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/12/2017

Level of Risk: 04-08 Regular monitoring required;

Decision due: 25/01/18 by Executive

Lead member: Executive Member for Environment

Lead director: Corporate Director of Economy and Place

Department: Directorate of Economy and Place

Contact: Andrew Bradley, Principal Transport Planner, City Strategy Andrew Bradley - Tel No. 01904 551404 Mike Southcombe - Tel No. 01904 551514 Email: andrew.bradley@york.gov.uk, Mike Southcombe Email: mike.southcombe@york.gov.uk.

Consultation process

The meeting will determine a preferred option for the design of a Clean Air Zone. Bus operators and other local bus contracting bodies will be consulted on this option following the decision and before the Executive grants approval for the introduction of a Clean Air Zone and associated anti idling measures.

Making Representations: Please contact the report author.

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • A Clean Air Zone for York including Anti Idling Enforcement  

 

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