In
view of long-term perspectives, evaluation of the role of railway
as an environment-friendly means of passenger
mobility
Application
of the data and possibilities offered by the Air Protection
Division of the Environmental Department in the planning of urban
and transport development
Channelling
of the Natural Resource Tax revenue to activities related to urban
traffic development modelling, striving to the principles of
sustainable development and increasing the role of greenery as a
compensatory element
Maintaining
of the nature protection priorities already in place in the
Official Plan when reviewing and amending the
plan
Conservation
and expansion of the city's green areas with their link to the
sanitation of air quality
Working
together with the National Hydrometeorological Administration, the
Greater Riga Regional Environmental Board and the National
Environmental Health Centre in setting up of an air monitoring
system in the city, comprising both direct methods of air quality
control and bioindicator methods. This would ensure the monitoring
of the state of the environment in an integrated way and would
allow using the data obtained for purposes of public information,
urban planning and improvement of the quality of the
environment
Working
together with the Riga Regional Development Council and all the
member municipalities of this Development Council to design a comprehensive
by-pass road system around Riga
and gradual implementation of such
plans
Establishment
of a computerised system with the task to provide regular
information to the public on the air quality and factors,
affecting air quality
Continuation
of the work already started with regard to planning and setting up
of bicycling paths, thus ensuring the safety of
cyclists
Division
of responsibilities among national and municipal authorities in
fields of air quality, transport and energy based on proper
documentation to be drawn up
Involvement
of university students in the preparation of schemes to improve
traffic in Riga through encouraging BA and MA papers on relevant
themes
Air
quality