Ahead of this month’s CiTTi Awards 2024 ceremony, City Transport & Traffic Innovation Magazine is profiling each of this year’s finalists – continuing with those shortlisted for The Clean Air Initiative of the Year Award!
This award recognises outstanding efforts in reducing air pollution and GHG emissions in urban areas through innovative measures including, but not limited to, clean air zones, low emission zones and zero emission zones.
Entries highlighted a commitment to significant emission reductions, sustainability, and community engagement, offering scalable solutions that serve as models for others.
What’s more successful entries included citywide implementations, schemes in commercial districts, or innovative public transportation projects, detailing objectives, impact, and potential for replication, showcasing leadership in achieving cleaner, healthier cities.
This year’s finalists are:
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is nominated for the Bradford Clean Air Zone (CAZ), launched on 26 September 2022. The CAZ is the UK’s second-largest road user charging scheme, addressing road transport emissions to improve air quality and public health. Aiming to meet legal nitrogen dioxide limits, cut over 200,000 tonnes of CO2e, and reduce health inequalities, the CAZ has already achieved Bradford’s lowest-ever pollution levels. Early health studies show fewer respiratory and cardiovascular issues, especially in deprived areas, with peer-reviewed findings due in 2024. The city now has the UK’s cleanest licensed taxi fleet, upgraded HGVs, compliant bus services, and expanded EV infrastructure with over 400 charging points. Over £30m in grants and exemptions have supported local businesses and residents, alongside reinvestment into projects like a Clean Air Schools Programme and e-bike schemes. Catalysing clean growth, the CAZ has spurred investments in hydrogen production, electric buses, and solar-powered EV infrastructure.Transport Scotland
Transport Scotland is nominated for the implementation of its Low Emission Zones (LEZs) in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, and Glasgow, marking the most significant air quality initiative in Scotland since the removal of lead from petrol. These zones, introduced over the past 14 months, aim to reduce harmful pollutants like Nitrogen Dioxide and Particulate Matter, improving public health and supporting emission reduction targets. By restricting the most polluting vehicles from specific areas, LEZs have transformed Scotland’s four largest cities into cleaner, healthier environments. This innovative and collaborative programme not only enhances air quality but also promotes a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable transport system across Scotland.
Acclaimed Irish stand-up comedian Andrew Ryan has been announced as the special guest host of CiTTi Awards 2024. He will reveal all the winners on Tuesday November 26 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in central London.
The ceremony will be attended by 200 of the UK’s leading transport professionals from local, regional and central government and other place stakeholders – including landowners, developers, and business improvement districts – and their project partners, such as architects, planners, contractors, and technology companies.
Guests will be greeted with a drinks reception held in the Balmoral Suite ahead of the winners being announced within the impressive surrounds of the Grand Hall, which features arched ornate ceilings, beautiful wood-panelling and dramatic chandeliers.
November’s trophy-giving ceremony and public announcement of the winners follows a thorough and exacting shortlisting and judging process, which saw more than 20 transport industry experts evaluate written entries and Zoom-based presentations from nearly 90 organisations across 20 categories.
Tables of 10 and individual tickets can be purchased here. Each seat booked includes a ticket that grants each guest access to the pre-ceremony drinks reception, a three-course dinner, the trophy-giving presentation and invaluable networking opportunities.
Anyone is welcome to attend CiTTi Awards 2024. You do not need to be an finalist to book, so secure your place now for this year’s most exciting social event in the UK transportation sector’s calendar!
The third annual CiTTi Awards will be held on 26 November 2024 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Visit www.cittiawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable event for the UK’s transportation sector – and to book your table!
