Living Green - Episode 125 - Ecopass

Milan has implemented the Eco Pass program to reduce smog and pollution by charging motorists based on their vehicle's emission standards when entering certain city areas. The program is enforced through digital cameras at electronic gates, and the funds collected are used to support public transportation, cycle paths, and green vehicles.

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

• Trains

• Public buses

• Bicycles

• Cars and motorcycles

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

• To promote tourism

• To reduce smog and pollution

• To increase vehicle sales

• To build more roads

How is the Eco Pass fee determined for motorists?

• Based on the vehicle's color

• Based on the driver's age

• Based on the vehicle's engine emission standards

• Based on the time of day

What technology is used to enforce the Eco Pass program?

• Manual checkpoints

• Digital cameras at electronic gates

• Police patrols

• Satellite tracking

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

• Constructing parking lots

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

• Subsidizing fuel prices

• Building new highways