Madrid Central is a low-emission zone located in the center of Madrid. It was inaugurated on November 30, 2018.
There is little industry in the center of the city, and vehicular traffic has been responsible for a significant proportion of emissions there.
Madrid Central markings on the ground indicating the entrance to its boundaries.
Councilors of the town hall on the day of the inauguration in the Plaza de Pedro Zerolo.
A low-emission zone (LEZ) is a defined area where access by some polluting vehicles is restricted or deterred with the aim of improving air quality. This may favour vehicles such as bicycles, micromobility vehicles, (certain) alternative fuel vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and zero-emission vehicles such as all-electric vehicles.
Sign for the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London (left)