Targeted campaign will aim to clean up London's air

Date: 16/8/2011

A new campaign to tackle air pollution in the capital has been unveiled by Transport for London (TfL).

Using money from the Department for Transport's Clean Air Fund, the scheme will attempt to reduce levels of particulate matter (PM10) pollution by ten to 20 per cent in selected areas.

Among the new measures announced by TfL is the No Engine Idling initiative, which will be policed by a team of 'eco-marshals' working at taxi ranks in busy central London locations.

The use of dust suppressants - which stick PM10 to the carriageway to stop it from re-circulating in the air - will also be expanded across the city following a successful pilot study.

Kulveer Ranger, Environment Director for the Mayor of London, described the campaign as "a comprehensive package of clean-up measures including innovative technology."

He added: "Action is being taken to deliver a permanent legacy of cleaner air right across the capital."

Green standards for drivers in London are set to be tightened from January 2012, when new Low Emission Zone regulations come into effect.

Posted by Nick Anderson