What can polluted Polish cities learn from Spain? Kapsch TrafficCom explains
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Polish cities are among the most polluted in
Europe - Thousands of deaths could be avoided
- Spanish cities have found ways to fight pollution
The researchers calculated that if air pollution levels were reduced to WHO standards, 25 000 deaths could have been avoided over the past 10 years in eastern
Urgent need for action
Immediate action is needed, especially in cities, as no Polish city meets the WHO criteria for air quality. Traffic, which accounts for 25% of urban air pollution, is one of the key causes of the problem. This is becoming an increasingly important topic for local authorities, not only for environmental reasons, but also for public health reasons.
"The main source of particulate pollution in cities is motorised traffic," explains Maciej Zezyk, Sales Director at
Learning from
There are a number of technologies that have proven their effectiveness in reducing pollution in cities, and
Clean air zones are also bringing benefits in other European cities. In
Data as a key element
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"It is crucial that cities implement these solutions thoughtfully and responsibly. Spanish cities have decades of experience in technology-based traffic management and are now taking the next step towards data-driven traffic management," explains Maciej Zezyk. "Powerful tools are available to improve air quality and reduce congestion. The impact of these systems is clear - they benefit the community, the environment and public health."
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