La Laguna Advances Plans for New Low Emission Zone
La Laguna has commissioned the public agency SAGULPA to draft a technical project for a new Low Emission Zone, aiming to reduce urban pollution and modernize traffic management in compliance with national climate laws.
La Laguna is moving forward with plans for a new Low Emission Zone (LEZ). The City Council has tasked the public agency SAGULPA with drafting the technical project, a necessary step to comply with national climate change laws requiring cities with over 50,000 residents to reduce urban pollution.
This project aims to use scientific data to rethink how traffic and public spaces are managed. SAGULPA will begin with a thorough study to identify the city’s main sources of pollution and the areas with the poorest air quality. This analysis will go beyond just vehicle traffic; it will also account for noise pollution—which is primarily caused by traffic—and coordinate municipal services like street cleaning and park maintenance.
Local officials emphasize that the LEZ is not just about restricting cars, but about modernizing how the city functions. The plan includes setting up monitoring systems and public portals so residents can track environmental data in real time.
The City Council intends to base all future traffic changes on objective data and open discussions with local businesses and community groups. By taking this step, La Laguna is aligning itself with European sustainability goals, aiming to lower greenhouse gas emissions while managing the unique mobility challenges of its historic city center.