The city council of Bergen has announced potential measures to improve air quality by reducing speed limits in the city's most trafficked areas. This decision comes in response to several weeks of elevated air pollution, particularly related to particulate matter from vehicular traffic. The authorities believe that lowering speed limits could significantly contribute to reducing airborne pollutants that have posed health concerns for residents.

In a press release from Bergen municipality, officials highlighted other immediate measures such as recommending remote work for employees in Bergen and the surrounding Vestland county to minimize emissions. Eivind Nævdal-Bolstad, the city council member responsible for urban development, stated that the effectiveness of the implemented measures will be closely monitored, and if necessary, they would formally request the Norwegian Public Roads Administration to enforce lower speed limits on key roadways.

The city council is actively assessing air quality developments on an hourly basis and is determined to continue implementing necessary measures to address the pollution crisis as long as it persists. This initiative underlines Bergen's proactive approach to environmental health and reflects broader concerns about the impact of urban traffic on air quality amid ongoing global discussions about climate change and public health.