Mayor of London publishes transport strategy and consults on changes to C-Charge
Mon 10 May 2010
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The Mayor of London has unveiled a new Transport Strategy which sets out the vision for transport in London over the next 20 years. The transport plan proposes a range of improvements to roads and buses, including ways to increase the use of low carbon technology and stimulate a shift to cycling and walking in London. The Mayor has also announced a consultation on the Congestion Charge which includes proposals for changes in the exemption regime for alternative fuel vehicles.
The Mayor, BorisJohnson, also details measures such as charging motorists for using the busiest routes, ensuring all new buses are based on hybrid technology from 2012, and introducing a cycle hire scheme, a river crossing scheme and new cycle superhighways.
Developed from the Mayor's "Way to Go" document published in autumn 2008, the strategy has six key goals: to support economic development and population growth; to enhance the quality of life for all Londoners; to improve the safety and security of all Londoners; to improve transport opportunities for all Londoners; to reduce transport's contribution to climate change and improve its resilience; to support the delivery of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and its legacy.
The Mayor has also announced a consultation on changes to the Congestion Charge system in London, including plans to scrap the Western Extension Zone. The Mayor proposes to raise the C-Charge to £10 in the Central Zone. The removal of the 100% alternative fuel discount and its replacement with a "100% discount for greener cars" is also proposed. The Mayor also proposes to include plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in the 100% electric vehicle discount.
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