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A NEW IDEA ACROSS THE POND.

Authors :
Grose, Thomas K.
Source :
U.S. News & World Report. 5/7/2007, Vol. 142 Issue 16, p46-47. 2p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article reports that London, England has improved traffic congestion by imposing a fee on drivers who travel within the most heavily congested areas. The system uses cameras and prepaid fees, and has resulted in 20% less congestion in central London and 15% lower emissions. Profits from the system were used to fund public transit.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00415537
Volume :
142
Issue :
16
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
U.S. News & World Report
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
24903553