First generation action has taken roots. The city is yet to meet the clean air standards. Policy decisions and action so far in the city
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The city has introduced Bharat Stage Euro IV norms for vehicles in 2010
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Pre-mix oil dispensers for 2 stroke 2 & 3 wheelers and to ban sale of loose 2T oil.
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Supply of 5 % ethanol blended petrol since 9 May, 2003.
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Auto LPG dispensing facility created in the city. All 3-wheelers converted to LPG.
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Stricter drives to check adulteration of the fuel Food and Civil Supplies Department. The department has reported that 309 fuel stations have been checked during April to July 2003.
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Implementation of upgraded PUC norms and test procedure
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Strict inspection for renewal of fitness certificate under the supervision of senior officers
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Painting red strip around the body of more than 15 years old transport vehicles for easy identification.
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Movement of goods vehicles inside the outer rind road is restricted during day time
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The movement of inter-state and inter-city buses has been prohibited on 8 roads in Bangalore city.
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Green tax has been introduced with effect from April 1,.2002 for the transport vehicles aged more than 7 years at the rate of Rs.200/- at the time of renewal.
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Green tax is also being levied on all 15 year old two wheelers and also on other than two wheeler non-transport vehicles at the rate of Rs.250/- and Rs.500/- respectively at the time of renewal registration.
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To reduce traffic congestion, 108 roads converted to one-way, 5 flyovers, 3 railway under pass on outer ring road and 2 railway over bridges completed. 206 km of road asphalted. But the efficacy of such strategies would need assessment.
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Introduction of commuter friendly buses
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