A major British city plans to introduce a new law that will make motorists think twice before entering the centre. This is part of the SNPThe government hopes to reduce car travel by 20% by 2030.

Edinburgh City Council has proposed the idea of ​​banning all private parking in the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) by 2030, meaning drivers will not be able to take cars into the city centre.

Councilor James Dalgleish shared his support for the idea and hopes other councilors will also support the proposed City Plan 2030.

He explained: “I am delighted that (the) Committee has approved our bold and ambitious 2030 city plan.

“This will enable us to guide sustainable development across Edinburgh after it has been considered by all councilors in a few weeks’ time.

With many city centers now having a Low or Ultra Low Emissions Zone (LEZ/ULEZ), Edinburgh City Council’s proposal to ban private parking in this area, known as the City Plan 2030, is unique.

Instead, residents will be encouraged to use more sustainable modes of transportation to get to the city center, such as walking, cycling or buses, or to use alternative mobility services, such as carpooling.

Although the planning committee has already adopted the 2030 Municipal Plan, work will still have to be done to convince all the councilors before it is proposed on November 7, 2024.

Addressing the Scottish Daily ExpressSue Webber MSP, Scottish Conservative shadow transport secretary, warned that the proposed measures do not take into account the number of residents who rely on their cars to get around.

She added: “It appears that Labour-led Edinburgh City Council is shamefully following the SNP The government is taking the lead in the war against motorists. These strict measures that have been proposed do not understand the reality of many city residents who rely on their cars for work and other appointments.

“Socialist politicians are determined to get people in the capital out of their cars, but are failing to provide a reliable and affordable public transport service as an alternative.”

In response, the councilor responsible for transport and environment, Stephen Jenkinson, stressed that the move is necessary to reduce emissions.

He continued: “We will make no apologies for working towards a cleaner, greener and healthier city for everyone. We have a collective responsibility to respond to climate and natural emergencies.

“Many studies show that even low levels of pollution can impact our health. Road traffic is the main source of harmful emissions that harm and contribute to climate change. So we have a real duty to tackle this problem .”