Bath Clean Air Zone improves city air quality
Further measures to improve air quality to be considered by council.
New figures show Bath's Clean Air Zone is continuing to improve air quality in the city.
There's been an average 14 per cent decrease in nitrogen dioxide levels in the last quarter, compared to the same period in 2019. The quality of air has also improved at key locations including Gay Street and Upper Bristol Road.
Councillor Sarah Warren, Deputy Leader and cabinet member for Climate and Sustainable Travel, said: “Once again, this quarterly update provides encouraging data that air quality is improving and pollution is reducing in the city. We have updated the method by which we make some of the comparisons with the results from previous quarters, making these figures even more robust. It’s fantastic news that the CAZ is having the intended effect of tackling the air pollution that can significantly damage people’s health."
However BANES Council is looking to take new measures to further improve air quality. They say despite things getting better, some areas are still breaching the national limits. This includes the Cleveland Place area.
A report to the cabinet suggests that all Euro VI diesel powered vehicles exceeding 12 tonnes become chargeable under the scheme.