lower speed, free transport… here's what you need to know

On Tuesday, January 21, there will be a pollution peak in Bas-Rhin, according to ATMO Grand Est.

To deal with the situation, the prefect, like the Eurometropolis of Strasbourg, took a series of measurements pour avoid concentration of fine particles. We tell you more about this.

Speed ​​drops to be expected

Concerning transport, Jacques Witkowski, prefect of Bas-Rhin, decided that “on the highway network and the divided roadsthe maximum speed authorized
for all vehicles is lowered by 20 km/h without going below 70 km/h. »

It states that “for coaches and heavy goods vehicles (>3.5 t) this reduction of 20 km/h in the maximum authorized speed does not apply on sections limited to 130 km/h. »

Ban on burning green waste or making fireworks

Another measure aims to residential sector. Thus, “any open burning of green waste is prohibited – except for reasons of public safety”, indicates the prefect.

Furthermore, the fireworks will be prohibited in communities.

Free and easy public transport in Strasbourg

The Compagnie des Transports Strasbourgeois announced in a press release published on its Facebook account that “the CTS bus/tram network and P + R will be free on Tuesday January 21, 2025.”

The Strasbourg Eurometropolis has also planned a certain number of measures to promote “greener” means of transport, such as “a special “air pollution” package at 2.50 euros per round trip, for Fluo Grand Est. »

Or again: “a reduced rate for the rental of a bike adult mechanics 3,50 euros the day at the Vélhop agency. »

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