Still, the agency continues to toughen regulations in order to improve air quality even further. In fiscal 1999 the Environment Agency is aiming to sharply reduce the level of toxic benzene in gasoline. In fiscal 2000 the agency is set to introduce more stringent regulations on gasoline-fueled motor vehicles. The agency is also taking measures to improve public transport services, rationalize routes and smooth traffic flows, and other initiatives. The dissemination of low-emission vehicles such as electric vehicles is effective not only in cutting down urban air pollution, but also as a preventive measure against global warming.
Comparison assumes a typical case for each vehicle type.
Inferior Superior 3. Comparison assumes that the vehicles are being used. In order to improve the environment, citizens' participation and cooperation is essential, such as using road vehicles in an appropriate manner. The Environment Agency has implemented stringent controls several times to reduce noise emissions by individual cars. The agency also supports local governments in promoting comprehensive measures to reduce road traffic noise levels at the local level.