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When was the congestion charge introduced?
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17th February 2003- By Ken Livingstone
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Why was it introduced?
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Aims to reduce traffic between 10% and 15% but on the first day of its introduction due to congestion being a serious problem in Central London with average speeds of 5mph.
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How did it result? (Short term)
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it resulted in a 25% reduction, however this could have been down to the reason of it being the first day of half term.
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How did it result? (Long term)
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It has been successful and resulted un a drop if traffic by about 17% and speed within the city has increased (Euston Road for example) up to 20mph.
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How did it result for those on public transport, motorcyclists and scooter riders.
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Journey times have halved for those on motorbikes and scooters and there was a significant increase in those using the tube and buses.
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What problems has the congestion charge caused?
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Tolls and penalties have not been paid on notice and collection is very difficult. Shops in the city centre have taken a drop in business and claim the congestion charge is responsible due to it (allegedly) discouraging people travelling into Central London.
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