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London Mayor Seeks to Downsize Congestion Charge Area

Posted by: Nate Berg

26 May 2010 - 1:00pm

London Mayor Boris Johnson is proposing a plan to scrap the extension of the city's congestion charge in the west, instituted by his predecessor. Some say the city's air pollution and congestion improvements will be lost.

He also proposes an 2-pound increase in the daily charge for the rest of the areas in the scheme.

"Johnson laid out the proposals in a formal 10-week public consultation, published today, in which the last charging day for the western extension of the zone would be 24 December.

The consultation will close on 2 August, after which the mayor will decide whether or not to scrap the western extension.

Transport for London predicts a revenue loss of £55m, and an increase in congestion and air pollutants in the west London area."

Full Story: Boris Johnson unveils plans to scrap western extension of London congestion charge
Source: Guardian, May 24, 2010
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