Brake dust is as bad as diesel for producing tiny particles that penetrate heart, lungs and bloodstream. It may be even worse because it produces them in greater quantities. The stop-start drive cycle caused by traffic lights and priority junctions increases massively the release of particulates from both sources. Allowing traffic to filter at low speeds would vastly reduce these pollutants that are killing us softly. Independent article here.
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