Councilor Süleyman Koyuncu has been warning for years of strict environmental zones in the capital. He regularly heard proponents refer to examples abroad. But last week, France partly reversed an important climate measure. These are environmental zones where old, polluting cars were no longer welcome. They would lead to social segregation, French politicians concluded.
“This is exactly my story,” says Koyuncu. “That Amsterdammer with a car of 500 or 600 euros in a suburb and works at Schiphol simply needs that car. Public transport does not yet go if it has to be at work. But he can no longer go into the center.”
Paris as a shining example
Since January 1, there is not only an emission -free zone for entrepreneurs in the capital, but certain passenger cars are no longer welcome within the Ring. Owners also run the chance that they can no longer get a parking permit. In addition, there are rules for polluting mopeds and scooters.
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“Just as it is now said in Paris, social inequality is increasing,” says Koyuncu. While conscientious equality is the spearhead of the Amsterdam College. The councilor asks the traffic alarm holder and hopes that she will now see Paris as a shining example.
No enforcement in Amsterdam
In any case, Koyuncu has comments on examples from abroad in Amsterdam’s context. At the introduction of 30 km/h, for example, Brussels was pointed out. But according to him there are many more options for maintaining, which hardly happens in Amsterdam.
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“They look at abroad and do cherry picking. Handing out striking to the motorist, but they don’t do enforcement, “says Koyuncu.” The moment things are disappointing abroad or they take steps back, you don’t hear them about that. “
‘Children get asthma’
“The air quality in Amsterdam really needs to be better, as we prevent more children from having asthma and that Amsterdammers live shorter due to air pollution,” responds a spokesperson for alderman Melanie van der Horst (D66). “That is why we want to limit the emissions of traffic in steps.”
“Within the A10 ring road we now do the most polluting diesel cars of fifteen years and older. People who want to switch can request a demolition allowance. In the Binnenring S100 we have an emission -free zone for delivery vans and trucks. We have introduced that zone in close consultation with the sector, municipalities and the government.” According to the cabinet, the introduction went well, so Amsterdam continues with the implementation.