Transport challenges and air quality

Belfast has a major transport challenge due to a large travel to work catchment area. A significant number of commuters using private vehicles cause congestion on the key city corridors, leading to increasing air pollution resulting in the designation of four air quality management areas where pollution levels exceeds EU standards. There is therefore a need to improve sustainable transport links with commuter towns and the strategic transport routes shall be protected, as important trade links that contribute to the economic health of the city.