Among the European leaders in sustainability: Madrid

"Madrid being one of the most cutting-edge cities in Europe is a fact recognized by many. The truth is that, regardless of what one might think or say, official data and information count. For this reason, today we will talk about the sustainable mobility and environmental policies implemented by the municipal government of Madrid.

For the first time last year, Madrid complied with the European directive on air quality since 2010 when the regulation came into force. Thanks to the Madrid 360 Strategy, after 12 years, the capital has finally been able to breathe healthier air while maintaining the measures introduced in early February 2020.

Concrete examples of this Strategy include the use of Line Zero buses, progressive restrictions on more polluting tourism, the prohibition of coal boilers, the expansion of low-emission zones, and the decarbonization of the EMT fleet. But we must also recognize the adaptability of Madrileños to progress.

For instance, to increase the demand and use of buses, citizens were offered 40 days of free service, totaling 34 million passengers, including 10.4 million who were not regular users of public transport. In other words, Madrid 360 has been and continues to be an effective strategy for the city's sustainability.

Thanks to Madrid 360, a new trend in mobility has emerged, with increasingly sustainable journeys throughout the capital. In fact, since June 2019, the transit of vehicles classified as 'A,' the most polluting ones, has decreased by 65%, now representing only 2.7% of all vehicles registered within the M-30.

The precision in limiting access to the city for non-labeled tourists and non-residents in Madrid has reduced the use of 'B' vehicles by 18%. Moreover, 'ECO' vehicles have grown by 250%, while 'ZERO' vehicles have tripled.

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