Living Green - Episode 125 - Ecopass

Milan has implemented the Eco Pass program to reduce smog and pollution. This program requires motorists to pay a fee based on their vehicle's emission standards when entering certain city areas. The enforcement is done through digital cameras at electronic gates. The funds collected are used to support public transportation, cycle paths, and green vehicle initiatives.

What is a significant mode of transportation for over a million citizens in Milan?

• Bicycles

• Public buses

• Cars and motorcycles

• Trains

What is the main purpose of the Eco Pass program in Milan?

• To build more roads

• To increase vehicle sales

• To reduce smog and pollution

• To promote tourism

How is the Eco Pass fee determined for motorists?

• Based on the vehicle's engine emission standards

• Based on the driver's age

• Based on the vehicle's color

• Based on the time of day

What technology is used to enforce the Eco Pass program?

• Digital cameras at electronic gates

• Police patrols

• Satellite tracking

• Manual checkpoints

What are the funds from the Eco Pass program used for?

• Constructing parking lots

• Subsidizing fuel prices

• Financing public transportation projects, cycle paths, and green vehicles

• Building new highways