Milan To Impose Strict Traffic Restrictions

NEW YORK--(Italy Watch)--This fall the city of Milan will slap motor vehicle polluters with substantial traffic tariffs. The tariffs, which will be applied upon each entry into the designated traffic zone, will start around 2 euro and creep upwards to 10 euro. The price variability will depend on the type of motor vehicle used, and amount of emissions produced. Local government officials claim that the city's emissions rates will be halved. The proposed program is similar to the one mapped out by New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, which requires all drivers in Manhattan (below 96th St.) to pay an $8 fee during business hours.