Madrid Central

There is little industry in the center of the city, and vehicular traffic has been responsible for a significant proportion of emissions there.

In office, the new mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida showed some ambivalence towards Madrid Central.

[9] Less ambitious as regards cutting emissions in the center, Madrid 360 would cover a larger area of the city.

In March 2020 travel in Madrid was severely restricted by measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in Spain.

On 13 March, Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez announced a declaration of a nationwide State of Alarm for 15 days, to become effective the following day after the approval of the Council of Ministers.

Road markings for Madrid Central, indicating the entrance to its boundaries.
Councilors of the town hall on the day of the inauguration in the Plaza de Pedro Zerolo.