Air quality action plans aren’t delivering their promises – but don’t blame councils

Duncan Laxen & Stephen Moorcroft, Air Quality Consultants Ltd
18 October 2013
Professor Duncan Laxen and Stephen Moorcroft are directors of Air Quality Consultants Ltd (www.aqconsultants.co.uk), which is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Professor Duncan Laxen and Stephen Moorcroft are directors of Air Quality Consultants Ltd (www.aqconsultants.co.uk), which is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

 

The recognition of transport as a major source of air pollution grew steadily during the 1970s and 80s but the real changes started around 20 years ago. In 1992, guidance on the assessment of the air quality impacts of road schemes was introduced as part of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB). The Highways Agency was formed in 1994 and took forward DMRB assessments of new road schemes. New Euro emission standards were introduced for new vehicles from 1993, with catalytic converters...

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