City of Ciudad Real advocates for an early implementation of the Low-Emission Zone
In the heart of Spain, the City Council of Ciudad Real has taken a significant step towards a greener future by initiating a public consultation period for a by-law that will regulate the Low Emission Zone (LEZ). This move is aimed at reducing air pollution in the city, particularly from thermal engine cars that consume fossil fuels.
The LEZ, based on a draft prepared by the previous local government, has been modified to adapt to the current reality of the city and to the available objective data. The regulation will not harm the economy of the citizens of Ciudad Real or small commerce or centre residents.
The LEZ is an occasional measure, with its validity limited to moments when the emission and accumulation of polluting elements in the air is very high. The new sensors allow for a more adjusted and coherent regulation in the LEZ.
Ciudad Real does not have serious pollution levels associated with traffic, but the City Government, led by Guillermo Arroyo, believes it is crucial to implement the LEZ to prevent pollution from becoming a health problem for citizens. The purchase of electric cars will not be imposed, and the regulation will not oblige vehicle renewal.
The public consultation period is a procedure prior to the final approval of the LEZ by-law, which is mandatory for municipalities with more than 50,000 inhabitants. The consultation process will be open until August 18.
However, the LEZ plan has faced criticism from the far right, who claim it is a copy of the one presented by the PSOE. Despite this, the spokesman for the City Government, Guillermo Arroyo, explained the details of the LEZ by-law in a press conference, emphasising that the plan fits within the future Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan.
Only punctual measures will be taken in case of pollution peaks and excess emissions. The LEZ is intended to help reduce air pollution in the city, aligning with the city's commitment to sustainability and a greener future.
