London Borough of Newham, GB demonstrates success of sustainability measures with clean air pilot

London Borough of Newham, GB Clean Air Pilot Success

Complete

The two-year pilot started with the installation of air quality sensors throughout Stratford Town Centre. These sensors measured nitrogen dioxide and particulate levels throughout extensive road upgrades. Newham completed new bike lanes, extended sidewalks, and eco-friendly drainage in the pilot area. Borough officials concluded the study on National Clean Air Day 2021 with a call for residents to swap their cars for low-emission alternatives.

Road & Traffic Management Air Quality Smart City Resiliency Pilot / POC

London Borough of Newham, GB

London borough in England

United Kingdom

Newsworthy

Newham Council environmental pilot delivering cleaner air for Stratford residents – Newham Council

Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz has marked Clean Air Day (Thursday 17th June) by welcoming the results of a two-year study that has revealed how Council improvement works in Stratford Town Centre have helped to produce cleaner air.

Project Succeeded

Air quality sensors found a 24% decrease in nitrogen dioxide emissions after implementation of new road projects.

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