The emission of harmful gases and particulates from automobiles is the primary cause for air pollution in central city areas.
Breathing these harmful gases can increase one’s risk of suffering from such health conditions as respiratory tract infections, cancer, asthma and other illnesses. These gases also are linked to global warming and climate change.

An increasing dependence on private vehicles leads to more traffic congestion, a decline in average driving speeds and an increase in the time necessary to travel around the city.

Inflexible opening hours of most business, the poor condition of autobus transportation and the frequent use of automobiles further contribute to traffic congestion.

From this point, the first step necessary is to inform the citizens of the consequences we face with the increased reliance on automobiles. We need to identify other transportation possibilities.

This information will encourage the citizens to carefully consider what type of transportation to use, and to encourage the use of those which least contribute to the degradation of their standard of living.

Raise public awareness about the consequences of transportation and its impact on the environment, economy and human health.Promote public transport and alternative modes of transportation, as a more sustainable means of transportЁ Initiate a change in perception about the use of private vehicles

- The creation of a media campaign to inform the public about the consequences of pollution caused by the increasing volume of traffic.

Media Campaign: Use Public Transportation!

The printing and distribution of maps of the central bus lines (including zones and prices, bus schedule, etc.)

The printing and distribution of maps of bicycle paths in Skopje and Belgrade.

Media Campaign: Drive less. - Carpool with your Neighbour! (Skopje) Park and Ride! (Belgrade)

“A Better Place for Living – A Sustainable Approach to Urban Design” (Belgrade only).

Skopje, Macedonia &

Belgarde, Serbia and Montenegro