WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1673/97 by Roberta ANGELILLI to the Commission. ATAC depot in Piazza Bainsizza in Rome
Date: 1997-05-20
Institutions: ANGELILLI, European Parliament
Subjects: Latium, air quality, bus, means of public conveyance, motor vehicle pollution, noise pollution, quality of life, quality of the environment, road traffic, urban transport













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1673/97 by Roberta ANGELILLI to the Commission. ATAC depot in Piazza Bainsizza in Rome  


Official Journal C 045 , 10/02/1998 P. 0078 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1673/97 by Roberta Angelilli (NI) to the Commission (20 May 1997)Subject: ATAC depot in Piazza Bainsizza in RomeATAC, Rome's municipal transport company, has a large bus depot in Piazza Bainsizza in the densely-populated 'Prati' district of Rome. Buses are refuelled at the depot and parked there overnight. The roads of this extremely densely-populated area are therefore crowded with large public transport vehicles. XXXXX Local residents have made several protests to the City Council about the intolerably high level of pollution, vibration and noise in the area around the depot, but have, as yet, received no reply.Given the above, would the Commission state:1. whether the above situation is in breach of any European legislation regarding maximum levels for exhaust emissions in urban areas?2. whether the above situation is in breach of any European legislation regarding maximum levels for noise pollution in urban areas?3. its position regarding protection of the quality of life of the inhabitants of large cities and what legislative measures it intends to take in this area in the future, if no such legislation already exists?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (9 July 1997)1. Directive 88/77/EEC ((OJ L 36, 9.2.1988. )) lays down limit values for emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulates by diesel engines fitted to heavy goods vehicles. These emission limits have a useful effect both inside and outside towns.2. At the moment there is no European standard laying down a maximum limit for ambient noise in towns.3. As regards the quality of life in conurbations and in particular the problems of air pollution the Commission will this year put forward new targets for air quality, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides particulate and lead on the basis of Directive 96/62/EEC on the assessment and management of air quality. ((OJ L 296, 21.11.1996. )) The targets (limit values) will have to be met by the Member States throughout their territory. The new proposals will also include a number of specific criteria on the measurement of the concentrations of these various substances.Following the publication of the Green Paper on future policy as regards noise ((COM(96) 540. )) and also the discussions concerning that document, the Commission will this year also define its approach towards combating noise.Finally, on 18 June 1996, the Commission adopted a strategy intended to reduce pollution by vehicles. That strategy stresses the responsibility that is shared by the Community and the national and local authorities for reducing air pollution. New standards for reducing vehicle emissions form part of that strategy.