Category Archives: Toll roads

Congestion charge cuts premiums

Posted on February 18, 2003 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(February 18, 2003) England — Commuters who give up their vehicles because of London’s new congestion charge could save money by revisiting their car insurer. Continue reading →

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Avoiding gridlock

Posted on February 17, 2003 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(February 17, 2003) A congestion charge for motorists driving into central London, England, was introduced on February 17th. It is politically dangerous, but experience elsewhere in the world shows that it can be made to work.

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Congestion charging: the public concerns behind the politics

Posted on December 1, 2002 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(December 1, 2002) Londoners deserve be made aware of all the potential risks – not only for basic accountability but because excessive secrecy or news management may encourage suspicion and a backlash against the proposed scheme. Continue reading →

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Spy in the car will charge drivers for jams

Posted on February 24, 2002 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(February 24, 2002) Every motorist in Britain will be monitored by satellite and charged for using busy routes under plans being presented by the government’s transport commissioner this week. Under the proposals cars would be fitted with a global positioning device and drivers billed for sitting in traffic jams. Continue reading →

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Taking a toll

Posted on March 8, 2001 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(March 8, 2001) Re: Toll Today’s Roads, Don’t Build More (Lawrence Solomon, Feb.27). I have a better slogan for you: Earmark federal and provincial fuel taxes and royalties for roads only. Continue reading →

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