py_megapixel
Established Member
In my view, congestion charges for city centres other than London must be introduced as soon as possible, given the current situation (climate, traffic and air quality - not Covid!). This should be in tandem with a gradual barring of the most polluting vehicles, such as very old cars, 4x4s, and eventually all combustion engine vehicles, from the congestion charge area.
The charge should be used by local authorities and/or the PTE to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure, improve and subsidise public transport, install and maintain proper cycle infrastructure (not foot-wide lanes at the side of main carrriageways) and to provide high-quality Park & Ride facilities.
For those have to depend on cars (e.g. those with severe sensory or mobility impairments) exemptions should apply, but anyone who is reasonable capable of using an alternative mode of transport (i.e. walking, cycling, bus, tram or train) should just have to stuff it and either switch modes or pay the charge.
Any thoughts/opinions?
The charge should be used by local authorities and/or the PTE to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure, improve and subsidise public transport, install and maintain proper cycle infrastructure (not foot-wide lanes at the side of main carrriageways) and to provide high-quality Park & Ride facilities.
For those have to depend on cars (e.g. those with severe sensory or mobility impairments) exemptions should apply, but anyone who is reasonable capable of using an alternative mode of transport (i.e. walking, cycling, bus, tram or train) should just have to stuff it and either switch modes or pay the charge.
Any thoughts/opinions?