Research shows children living in the zone are now nearly four times more likely to be walking or cycling.
Schoolchildren living in London's ultra-low emission zone were nearly four times as likely to switch to walking and cycling after its introduction compared with those outside the zone, new research suggests.
Dr Xiao added that until now there has been limited evidence of the direct impact on children's health of these policies. The results showed that four in 10 children in central London, who previously travelled to school by car, then switched to walking, cycling, or public transport following the ULEZ's introduction.London's walking and cycling commissioner, Will Norman, said: "The Mayor and I are delighted that this study shows our decisive action is having an impact.
In 2016, before it started, London had the highest concentration of nitrogen dioxide - a key air pollutant from road traffic - of any city in the UK.
In 2023, the decision by Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan, to expand the ULEZ to cover all London boroughs, was met with significant public and political opposition.there was "no doubt" the issue was the reason his party failed to win the Uxbridge and South Ruislip by-election. Dr Xiao said: "The ULEZ is one effective policy measure, among other complementary initiatives, including providing more accessible public transport and providing safer walking and cycling infrastructure.
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