60mph speed limit for M1 under consideration to combat air pollution
by Nicola Slawson from Environment | The Guardian on (#29TAA)
Highways England plans to introduce Britain's first pollution-linked speed limits to help reduce smog over Sheffield
A proposal to impose Britain's first pollution-linked speed limits in order to help ease smog over Sheffield is being considered by Highways England.
A 60mph speed limit at rush-hour when vehicle numbers are highest where the M1 runs close to schools and homes in the city could help address air quality concerns, a report commissioned by the agency found.
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