Email from LCC..
*The congestion charge works for cycling, but it risks being scrapped. It is essential that you make your views known to the TfL consultation.* We have until 5th October to tell the Mayor not to scrap the western extension of the congestion charge. Boris Johnson has asked for your views, so don't lose this chance to support the congestion charge. The original central London congestion charge led to an immediate reduction in motor vehicle traffic and a 30% increase in cycling. Pollution levels went down and the health of Londoners went up. The congestion charge raises vital income to support sustainable transport and a more liveable London. The western extension of the congestion charge encouraged cycling and initially resulted in a 20% decrease in congestion. Major roadworks in the area have reduced the congestion impact, but without the charge congestion would be far far worse. The Mayor and his advisors are known to be critical of the congestion charge. Boris Johnson is asking for views on whether the western extension should remain as it is; should be removed; or whether it should be altered. None of the alterations suggested in the consultation will reduce congestion and may even increase it. London is renowned globally for the political courage in introducing congestion charging. Don't let things slip back and see worse conditions for cycling and growth in motor traffic, congestion and pollution. London Cycling Campaign is calling on the Mayor to retain the western congestion zone and strengthen its impact on reducing congestion.
Have your say about the Western Extension, before Oct 5th..
https://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/roadusers/congestioncharging/westernextension/have-your-say.aspx
Email from LCC..
*The congestion charge works for cycling, but it risks being scrapped. It is essential that you make your views known to the TfL consultation.*
We have until 5th October to tell the Mayor not to scrap the western extension of the congestion charge. Boris Johnson has asked for your views, so don't lose this chance to support the congestion charge.
The original central London congestion charge led to an immediate reduction in motor vehicle traffic and a 30% increase in cycling. Pollution levels went down and the health of Londoners went up. The congestion charge raises vital income to support sustainable transport and a more liveable London.
The western extension of the congestion charge encouraged cycling and initially resulted in a 20% decrease in congestion. Major roadworks in the area have reduced the congestion impact, but without the charge congestion would be far far worse.
The Mayor and his advisors are known to be critical of the congestion charge. Boris Johnson is asking for views on whether the western extension should remain as it is; should be removed; or whether it should be altered. None of the alterations suggested in the consultation will reduce congestion and may even increase it.
London is renowned globally for the political courage in introducing congestion charging. Don't let things slip back and see worse conditions for cycling and growth in motor traffic, congestion and pollution.
London Cycling Campaign is calling on the Mayor to retain the western congestion zone and strengthen its impact on reducing congestion.