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Europe Operational Programme,
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the MED programme for Mediterranean
countries
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or the Operational Programme for Southwest Europe.
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7.2 Suggestions for Specific Action in Critical Areas
and on EU Level
7.2.1 Athens, Greece
Compared to other cities, the modal split of Athens shows a rather high share of
private vehicles. Freight transport is also mostly done by road traffic. Even though a
ban on private diesel vehicles has been in place since 1992, emissions from traffic
are of major importance. The measures proposed in the notification of time
extensions and the air quality plan for Athens address the main sources and
are aimed at improving public transport. Hence, if these measures are far-reaching
enough, if they cover a substantial part of the relevant sources and are implemented
in an effective way, a substantial decrease of the pollutant levels can be expected.
7.2.2 Koˇice (Industrial Region), Slovakia
The main source of PM
10
in Koˇice is the U.S. Steel company. Within this facility
the blast furnace and coke production are most important.
An assessment of the reduction potential is not possible on a detailed level,
since only aggregated emission data are available. Further measures should be
planned - but more detailed information about specific processes,
fugitive
emissions and existing de-dusting facilities would be necessary.
7.2.3 Krak´w, Poland
The main sources of PM
10
in Krak
´
w (and also in southern Poland) are domestic
heating, industry and road traffic; for NO
2
it is road traffic.
The replacement of solid fuels for domestic heating by gas or district heating is
considered the most effective measure to reduce residential emissions.
Traffic emissions in the city centre can be effectively dealt with by an “environ-
mental zone” or low emission zone, including improvements in public transport.
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