Almaty Starts Testing a Low-Emission Zone in the City Center
Photo: Almaty akimat
Almaty has launched its first low-emission zone. For now, there will be no fines or restrictions — the cameras are only collecting traffic and air-quality data, Orda.kz reports.
The pilot has been in operation since April 28 within the square bordered by Bogenbai Batyr, Abai, Zheltoksan and Dostyk streets. Cameras, radars and air sensors have been installed there. They record traffic flows and at the same time measure air quality.
Entry remains free. There is no charge and no fines. Outwardly, the area looks no different from an ordinary road section. The difference is that data is being collected and analyzed on how many cars pass through, what types of vehicles they are, and how traffic affects the air.
At this stage, there are still no restrictions. The authorities are checking whether the cameras can recognize vehicles in real conditions, how accurately the sensors measure air quality, and how quickly all the data is processed.
In effect, this is a trial run ahead of possible future measures. If the system proves effective, the data could later be used to introduce restrictions on older or more polluting vehicles.
The pilot will continue until the end of 2026.
Original author: Natalya Ovchinnikova
Read also:
Latest news
- From Driverless Trucks to Car Leasing: What Kazakhstan’s Government Discussed Today
- Kazakhstani Gets 3 Years for Fake Army Abuse Story
- Almaty Man Beaten After Being Mistaken for a Drug Courier
- PIN Code Parcel Pickup and Hybrid Mail: Kazakhstan Changes Postal Rules
- Kazakhstan Schools to Bring In Officers for New Constitution Classes
- Kazakhstanis Rescue Two Pelicans Exhausted by Extreme Heat
- 719 Million Tenge Tobol River Sand Mining Case Goes to Court
- Which Kazakh Product Is Finding New Buyers Abroad?
- Kazakhstan Seeks UNESCO Status for Mangystau Rock Mosques
- Fire Breaks Out in Almaty Region Mountains
- 19 Forest Fires Reported Across Kazakhstan’s Protected Areas
- Patient Fined for Threatening Kostanay Medical Worker
- Six Die from Gas Poisoning During Sewer Repairs in Pavlodar Region
- Kazakhstan Considers FIA Grade 1 Racetrack in Atyrau
- Drone Attacks Continue at CPC Terminal: Another Oil Tanker Hit
- Pension Savings Will No Longer Receive Inflation Compensation
- Kazakhstan to Expand Three Refineries and Build a New One
- Kazakhstan Resident Wins Court Battle Over Jennifer Lopez Ticket
- Kazakhstan Extinguishes Four Forest Fires as Heat Continues
- Kazakhstan Demands Action After Drone Attacks on Tankers Carrying Its Oil
