Started in 2003
£8 a day to
drive in the Central London Congestion Zone
Cost to the
economy of traffic congestion was £2-4 million per week
People
should be encouraged to use public transport
Income from
the scheme has replaced/upgraded every London Bus
Effects:
Traffic in
the zone has fallen by 21%
Bus
passengers has increased by 45% and 60% less disruption to bus services
Cyclists
have increased by 43%
Road traffic
accidents are down by 5%
CO2 and NO2
emissions have decreased by 12%
Retail sales
in the area have increased
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