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Trucks could be included in Norwich low-emission zone
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By Roger Brown TRANSPORT BOSSES in Norwich are looking at whether trucks should have to comply with the city's low-emission zone (LEZ.).
Although only buses and coaches fall under the LEZ at present, the scheme could be expanded to HGVs if it's deemed a success, according to Chris Mitchell, LEZ manager for Norfolk County Council.
He adds: "It is something we are looking at, but we initially decided to concentrate on buses because these were considered more polluting than trucks."
Norwich's first LEZ — a joint initiative between Norfolk County Council and Norwich City Council — came into force in July.
Air quality within the LEZ is monitored and buses must meet at least Euro-3 emissions standards.
The aim is to deliver reductions in emissions of nitrogen oxides, small particulates (soot), carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Currently, the main focus for reducing lorry emissions — by cutting the number of journeys into the city centre — is the Norwich Freight Consolidation Centre, located to the southwest of the city and operated by Foulger Transport.
Mitchell adds: "The centre is working well; it not only benefits cyclists and pedestrians, but also other road users in general and of course impacts on climate change by reducing emissions."
Smaller HGVs are allowed to drive in the city's bus lanes provided they are using the consolidation centre.
Mitchell adds: "This measure encourages retailers to use the consolidation centre as deliveries during congested periods can be guaranteed at a [certain] time y rather than longer distance arrivals getting stuck in peak-hour traffic." ri • See next week's investigation for more on LEZs around the UK. 3