Elliot Treharne Air Quality Manager

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1 TACKLING POLLUTION I N LONDON Elliot Treharne Air Quality Manager

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4 A I R Q U A L I T Y IN LONDON

5 A I R Q U A L I T Y IN LONDON

6 PA R T I C U L AT E M AT T E R London has met legal requirements for PM 10 since However, it remains a localised issue requiring a targeted approach.

7 PM 2. 5 E M I S S I O N S I N Domestic and Commercial other Fuels 4% Gas - Domestic 3% Gas - Non- Domestic 2% Industry 6% River 1% Rail 2% Non Road Mobile Machinery 15% Other 8% Resuspension Aviation 2% 2% Road transport 55% Diesel Car 17% TfL Bus 3% Taxi 3% Petrol Car 14% HGV 6% Non-TfL Bus and Coach 1% Van and Minibus 10% Motorcycle 1%

8 Percentage of PM 10 emissions PA R T I C U L AT E M AT T E R N O N - E X H A U S T E M I S S I O N S 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Motorcycle Car Taxi LGV HGV Bus and Coach Vehicle type TOTAL Exhuast Tyre and brake wear

9 NO 2 A E U R O P E W I D E C H A L L E N G E

10 NO 2 C H A L L E N G E I N Legal limit

11 NO 2 C H A L L E N G E I N Legal limit

12 H E A LT H A N D E Q U A L I T I E S Health We estimate an equivalent of up to around 9,400 deaths were caused by long-term exposure to air pollution. A baby born in 2010 and exposed to that same level of air quality for its entire life would lose 2.2 years (if male) and 2 years (if female) of life expectancy. Fairness The health impacts associated with air pollution fall disproportionally on our most vulnerable communities, affecting the poorest and those from minority ethnic groups more acutely. Tackling air pollution is about social justice and there is an urgent need to do more to tackle public health inequalities.

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14 Satisfaction P U B L I C P E R C E P T I O N Rank Clean air Flood and drought protection Energy efficiency New and affordable energy Good parks and green spaces Reuse and recycling Clean streets Thriving plants and animals

15 NO X E M I S S I O N S I N Rail 3% River Other 1% 1% Domestic and Commercial other Fuels 3% Gas - Domestic 12% Gas - Non- Domestic 8% Aviation 8% Resuspension <1% Road transport 50% Diesel Car 12% TfL Bus 10% Van and Minibus 6% Petrol Car 6% Motorcycle <1% HGV 11% Industry 7% Non Road Mobile Machinery 7% Taxi 2% Non-TfL Bus and Coach 3%

16 E U R O 6 D I E S E L A N D E U R O 4 P E T R O L Euro 4 petrol is an equivalent NO x standard to Euro 6 diesel

17 New UK car sales D I E S E L I S AT I O N 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 Petrol Diesel 500,000 - Year Source: SMMT

18 B E N D I N G T H E R U L E S Source: Explaining road transport emissions, EEA

19 D I E S E L PERFORMANCE

20 N E W M AY O R A L PRIORITY The Mayor held a consultation on a number of measures within weeks of coming into office. Over 15,000 people responded and we recently started a second consultation with more detailed information. we need big, bold and sometimes difficult policies if London is to match the scale of the challenge.

21 J U LY CONSULTAT I O N We obtained the views of a record 15,000 Londoners the highest number of responses to a City Hall Talk London consultation ever. Londoners gave overwhelming support on a bold and comprehensive package of measures to tackle air quality. 81% supported the Emissions Surcharge proposal 79% of respondents stated that they wish to receive information when air pollution is high or very high. 79% supported bringing the Ultra Low Emission Zone forward to % believe ULEZ should be expanded to the North and South Circular.

22 D I E S E L One of the biggest tasks we have when formulating these new measures is looking at how we can deal with the problem of diesel vehicles We now have to face the reality that if we are going to come close to tackling air pollution in London, we have to tackle the problem of dirty diesels too. Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London 5 th July 2016

23 A I R Q U A L I T Y A L E R T S The Mayor wants to better inform Londoners when air quality is at dangerous levels. The alerts will use a three-day ahead forecast about air pollution levels provided by airtext. This is the first step towards London putting in place a comprehensive air pollution incident plan, which will also provide critical information to emergency and support services similar to the existing heatwave plan for England.

24 A I R Q U A L I T Y A L E R T S During and on the day before high and very high air pollution days, air quality alerts will be displayed at: 2,500 bus countdown signs and river pier signs. 140 road signs, with instructions to switch engines off when stationary to reduce emissions. The entrance of all 270 London Underground stations.

25 L O W E M I S S I O N N E I G H B O U R H O O D S Five flagship 1m Low Emissions Neighbourhoods were announced in July: Westminster Marylebone Hackney, Islington and Tower Hamlets City Fringe City of London Barbican Greenwich Town Centre and Trafalgar Road Redbridge and Newham Ilford Garden Junction

26 N E W L O W E M I S S I O N N E I G H B O U R H O O D S Five 1m Low Emissions Neighbourhoods have been announced: Westminster Marylebone. Hackney, Islington and Tower Hamlets City Fringe City of London Barbican Greenwich Town Centre and Trafalgar Road Redbridge and Newham Ilford Garden Junction

27 C L E A N E R B U S E S The Mayor expects TfL to lead by example and has proposed a number of improvements to the bus fleet: Only hybrid or zero-emission buses from 2018 Euro VI compliance in central London by 2019 Expanding the ULEZ retrofit programme to 3,000 buses outside the central zone (over 5,000 buses in total) New low emission bus zones tackling pollution hotspots by concentrating cleaner buses on the dirtiest routes.

28 C L E A N E R B U S E S In September, the Mayor announced that routes 507 and 521 will exclusively run a 51-strong fleet of all-electric buses by the end of the year. The Mayor will be hosting an International Zero Emission Bus Conference on 30 November at City Hall as part of the C40 cities network.

29 C L E A N E R TA X I S The Mayor wants to deliver the greenest taxi fleet in the world by: No more new diesel taxis and only zero emission capable from 2018; Providing a 3,000 grant towards the first 9,000 ZEC taxis; Delivering a rapid charging network from 2017; Introducing a scrappage scheme for the oldest taxis from 2017; Exploring options to convert to a cleaner fuel; Rewarding drivers who pioneer green technology.

30 C L E A N E R P R I VAT E H I R E From 2018 all PHVs presented for licensing for the first time must meet either: Euro 6 (diesel/petrol) standards At least Euro 4 (petrol-hybrids) emissions standards. From 2020: All newly manufactured PHVs (less than 18 months old) presented for licensing for the first time must be zero emission capable (ZEC). From 2023: All PHVs presented for licensing for the first time must be ZEC.

31 E M I S S I O N S S U R C H A R G E We will be consulting on an emissions surcharge (T-charge) on older polluting vehicles entering central London from A 10 charge during Congestion Charge hours On top of the existing congestion charge For pre-euro 4/VI vehicles (generally those registered up to and including 2005) In July, there was strong support from the public 81% of Talk London respondents and 62% of TNS respondents support.

32 ULT R A L O W E M I S S I O N Z O N E 24/7 Euro 4 petrol (<13-14yrs old in 2020) Euro 6 diesel (<4-5yrs old in 2020)...or a day Euro VI (<6yrs old in 2020)...or 100 a day Exempt but new licensing requirements Euro 3 (<13yrs old in 2020)...or a day

33 N E W U L E Z P R O P O S A L S Emission standards Petrol: Euro 4 Diesel: Euro 6 Motorcycle and L-Cat: Euro 3

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36 N O N - T R A N S P O R T M E A S U R E S AQ Neutral Positive? Retrofit programmes Construction Local measures measures Mayor s AQ Fund Health

37 N O N - R O A D M O B I L E M A C H I N E RY (NRMM) SPG We have supplementary guidance to support the policies in the London Plan: the Air Quality Statement; the identification of the potential scale of dust emissions for each stage of work; the identification of the level of risk due to the scale of dust emissions best practice methods for controlling dust on-site and to prevent trackout recommendations for monitoring emission standards for non-road mobile machinery

38 TO WA R D S A N E W L O N D O N E N V I R O N M E N T S T R AT E G Y CCMES CCAS MAQS MANS MBS MWMS London Environment Strategy

39 G O V E R N M E N T S R O L E The Mayor is doing everything he can but Government needs to ensure they are using their powerful policy levers in a complementary way: VED reform / devolution, to start reversing dieselisation and to promote cleaner vehicles A national diesel scrappage scheme, to help people meet new emission standards A new Clean Air Act, enshrining the right to clean air while providing local authorities with the powers they need to tackle emissions from sources like construction and river vessels

40 21 November judgement: 1.Draft plan for consultation published by 4pm on 24 April 2017; 2.Final plan published by 4pm on 31 July 2017

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