Tag Archives: Madrid

Madrid to ban old cars by 2025 in crackdown on air pollution

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Madrid’s city government announced plans on Monday to ban the oldest and most polluting vehicles from the city centre by 2025 in a bid to crackdown on air pollution. The local government will prohibit the use within the city’s limits … Continue reading →

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From Oslo to Paris, these major cities have plans to go car-free

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

In late 2016, Madrid’s Mayor Manuela Carmena reiterated her plan to kick personal cars out of the city center. On Spanish radio network Cadena Ser, she confirmed that Madrid’s main avenue, the Gran Vía, will only allow access to bikes, … Continue reading →

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Madrid and Barcelona issued EU ultimatum over pollution levels 

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

The European Commission has given Spain two months to comply with EU air pollution standards or face a hefty face. Spain was among five member states to be issued the ultimatum  for failing to address repeated breaches of air pollution … Continue reading →

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Luxembourg and much of Europe choke under freezing smog

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Heavy pollution enveloping much of Europe prompted emergency measures across the continent on Tuesday. A toxic cocktail of extreme cold, no wind and heavy burning of coal and wood for heating has left many regions shrouded in smog. In many … Continue reading →

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Madrid bans half of cars from roads to fight air pollution 

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Odd- and even-numbered vehicles will swap use of roads in Spanish capital until smog eases Madrid has ordered half of most private cars off the roads on Thursday to tackle worsening air pollution, a first in Spain. The restrictions will … Continue reading →

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Traffic calming measures in Madrid: Madrid City Hall ups traffic-calming measures in bid to control pollution 

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

“Level 2” protocol will see parking restrictions for non-residents inside M-30 beltway until nitrogen dioxide levels fall High pollution levels in the Spanish capital will once again see Madrid City Hall impose traffic calming measures tomorrow, according to an announcement … Continue reading →

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Madrid Speed Limits Lowered As Pollution Levels Rise Again

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Limit re-set at 70 km/h on the M-30 and other main roads in Madrid The Town Hall of Madrid announced on Wednesday evening that the level of air pollution has risen once more to higher than the established threshold, and … Continue reading →

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Why Madrid Is Going Car-Free This Holiday Season 

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

The city center will be nearly car-free for nine days. Madrid just gave its citizens a present for the holidays. The city closed the entire city center to most cars, turning the urban core into a de facto pedestrian zone. … Continue reading →

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