As gas nears $4, Minneapolis eyes limits on engine idling

Star Tribune

Last update: May 15, 2008 - 2:28 PM

Minneapolis City Council members today will hear from city staff members about a proposed ordinance to restrict vehicle idling in most cases to 3 minutes.

The proposal will be discussed at 10 this morning in the council chambers.

Currently, limits are in place for city police and public works vehicles and commercial buses and trucks that burn diesel fuel.

"The new ordinance is designed to improve air quality," said a news release from the city. "If approved, the measure would make it illegal in most cases to allow a car to idle (except while in traffic) for more than 3 minutes."

PAUL WALSH

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