CONGESTION CHARGING: FAILURE OF SUCCESS?
The performance of the London congestion charge scheme, introduced in the UK in February 2003, in its first year of operation is examined. Overall traffic levels were reduced by 15-16% with 50,000 fewer cars entering the capital. Private motorists' journey times were reduced. Traffic levels around the centre have either stayed the same or declined slightly. Bus services have been increased and more people are cycling or using motorbikes. Approximately #68 million has been generated in revenue from charges and penalties. This is 66% less than originally forecast, mainly due to fewer paying vehicles entering the city than expected. Transport for London (TfL) expects revenue from penalties to increase. The negative effect of the charge on commerce in the City is outlined.
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HAYMARKET MAGAZINES LTD
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Authors:
- SEY, E
- Publication Date: 2004-2-17
Language
- English
Media Info
- Pagination: p. 22-3
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Serial:
- AUTOCAR
- Volume: 239
- Issue Number: 7
- Publisher: HAYMARKET MAGAZINES LTD
- ISSN: 1355-8293
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Administration; Financing; Intelligent transportation systems; Law enforcement; Policy; Road pricing; Toll collection; Traffic congestion; Urban areas
- Uncontrolled Terms: Traffic relief
- Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
- ITRD Terms: 155: Administration; 632: Congestion (traffic); 1534: Enforcement (law); 244: Financing; 8735: Intelligent transport system; 173: Policy; 240: Road pricing; 291: Toll collection; 631: Traffic relief; 8119: United Kingdom; 313: Urban area
- Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Operations and Traffic Management; Policy; Security and Emergencies;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00973406
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
- Files: ITRD
- Created Date: May 6 2004 12:00AM