London's Congestion Pricing Plan

5 March 2010 - 11:33am
Summary: 
Intensive study led to Central London's Congestion Charging Zone

The charge aims to reduce traffic congestion and make journeys quicker by encouraging people to choose other forms of transport. The congestion price is implemented by an ‘area licensing’ scheme based on a number-plate database and digital camera enforcement.

City: 
London
Year: 
2001
Pages: 
172
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