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High-level findings from our work on Low Emission Zones, supporting 3 cities of Maharashtra have been highlighted in Hindustan Times. While Low Emission Zones (LEZs) provide a solid foundation for addressing tailpipe emissions, their effectiveness hinges not only on restricting vehicle operations but also on facilitating the transition from older, more polluting vehicles to advanced, efficient options. This includes promoting fuel-efficient vehicles, electric vehicles (EVs), enhanced public transport, and other sustainable modes of transport. Furthermore, cities should consider expanding the LEZ to a city-wide or regional scale to fully optimize air quality benefits. Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, through a coordinated and collaborative approach, can serve as exemplary models for this innovative strategy. #AirPollution
☘ #LowEmissionZone or #LEZs in Maharashtra ☘ To combat #AirPollution and set a benchmark for #Urban areas across India, three cities in Maharashtra — Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad) — will establish low emission zones (LEZ) by 2026, marking a first for the country. Read the story by Badri Chatterjee in Hindustan Times quoting Vaibhav Kush and Moorthy Nair from The International Council on Clean Transportation. ICCT is helping in assessing and identify LEZs in the state. #CleanAir #CleanTransport