According to the UK press, London is getting its first emission free street, where cars with internal combustion engines will be banned for 18 months and air quality monitored.
The drivers of petrol and diesel cars on this street will be fined £65 and if not paid within two weeks the fine could be increased to £130.
If successful, the 18-month trial, organised by the City of London Corporation and set to be imposed this spring, could become permanent.
This is an interesting demonstration of an option that municipal policymakers could consider for improving air quality in cities. And if done properly, in my view, technologies exist to ensure passenger and goods transport in those areas as before. I wish for the streets where I live and cycle to become emission-free soon.