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After implementation of the congestion charge in London, the number of vehicles entering the charging zone decreased by 25 percent, travel speeds increased by 30 percent, trip times decreased by 14 percent, and traffic delays plummeted by 25 percent.
LONDON CONGESTION CHARGINGIn 2003, London launched a bold initiative to designate a congestion charging zone in central London and charge vehicles to travel within the 8-square-mile (20.7-square-…
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12/14/2011
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Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09),
Road Use Charging (TM11)
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A study of the congestion charging scheme in central London found benefits exceeding costs by a ratio of 1.5:1 for a £5 charge and 1.7:1 for an £8 charge.
The analysis performed to calculate the cost-benefit ratios quantifies the main identifiable costs and benefits. Previous versions of the monitoring reports used provisional estimates of the costs…
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09/25/2008
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London congestion pricing annual O&M costs are estimated at £92 million.
Congestion charging in London improves efficiency, reduces pollution, and raises revenue for transit improvements. Championed by the Mayor of London, the program requires motorists to pay a fee of £8…
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06/29/2007
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Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09),
Road Use Charging (TM11)
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