In Almaty, the ongoing pilot project to implement a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) is aimed at reducing harmful emissions from vehicles and improving air quality. The interim monitoring results for September provide insights into vehicle conditions and the effectiveness of the measures taken.

During this period, 6,833 vehicles were inspected at control points. Of these, 922 vehicles (13.5%) were found to exceed the established standards for harmful emissions.

After adjustments to the fuel system, 561 vehicles successfully passed repeat tests. This confirms that timely maintenance and proper vehicle tuning can help reduce emission levels.

The pilot project allows for data collection on vehicle conditions, assessing the scale of the problem, and forming further approaches to reduce harmful emissions.

According to experts, vehicles account for about 60% of air pollution in Almaty. Thus, the work on emissions monitoring and increasing the environmental responsibility of vehicle owners remains a key area in improving urban environmental quality.

At this stage, the project continues to operate in a pilot mode. The data collected will be used for further analysis and to develop solutions. The introduction of entry restrictions, fines, or charges for passage is not anticipated within the project. The pilot will continue until the end of the current year.

This was reported by ЖКХ24 referring to the website of the Almaty City Akimat.

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Astana recently hosted the 'Anti-Vandal' campaign aimed at removing illegal graffiti and maintaining order in public spaces. As part of the 'Law and Order' strategy, over 360 inscriptions advertising drugs and unauthorized graffiti have been painted over in the city, according to the official website of the Astana city administration.

The campaign took place at a children's playground in the residential complex 'Zhagalau-3'. Volunteers and students from the Construction Technical College participated. They not only restored the playground but also painted over inscriptions and drawings on the walls.

Aslanbek Bapaev, a specialist in the Youth Resource Center 'Astana Zhastary', noted that since the inception of the 'Anti-Vandal' movement, more than 40 events have been conducted in this direction.

"Within the movement, more than 360 advertisements for drugs and illegal graffiti have been found and eradicated through painting over. Volunteers also conduct raids twice a week to identify signs of vandalism in the city. The work on removing illegal inscriptions and restoring public spaces is carried out jointly with district administrations. For instance, this week in the Saryarka district, two activities were conducted. In these activities, 'Astana Zhastary' volunteers and students from the Kazpotrebsoyuz College participated. Today, in collaboration with the Nura district administration and students from the Construction Technical College, we restored a children's playground," said Aslanbek Bapaev.

Ruslan Sabitov, the chief specialist of the internal policy department of the Nura district administration, praised the students' initiative as a demonstration of public responsibility.

"It is encouraging to see students taking the initiative in combating vandalism. They repaired and restored the children's playground in the residential area, cleaning it from inscriptions, graffiti, and drawings. Such initiatives foster a culture of responsible attitude towards the surrounding environment. Maintaining cleanliness and order in the city is our common task, and the personal example and activity of youth are of great significance," noted Ruslan Sabitov.

It is important to mention that the 'Anti-Vandal' movement aims to prevent vandalism and foster a careful attitude towards public spaces among residents. Efforts to identify and eliminate illegal graffiti continue.

reported by ЖКХ24, citing the website of the Astana city administration.

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