The urban toll very often has two main objectives:
- reduce car traffic
- generate profits to finance the development of public transport.
Among the major cities, London, Singapore, Oslo and Stockholm have adopted it. Milan should do the same in March 2007. In France, the principle appeals to the Ministry of Public Works and within associations. For Paris as elsewhere, it divides the elected officials. The PDP does not refer to it.
Singapore. Pioneer of the urban toll, it introduced it in 1975. In 1991, traffic had decreased by 45%, in favor of public transport adapted to needs. Modernized in 1998, the toll of Singapore sees its tariffs varying according to the density of traffic.
Oslo. Adopted in 1990, the urban toll encircles an area of 40 km2 within the Norwegian capital. Its main objective is to finance infrastructure and public transport. It costs 2 €. To relieve congestion, it is supported by a 2 km tunnel under the city center. In 2002, a 20% drop in automobile traffic was observed. Tolls are free for motorized two-wheelers.
London. By adopting the urban toll in 2003 for its central area, it has become the largest city to use this system, effective from 7 am to 18 pm. Certain categories are not required to pay, such as emergency vehicles, taxis, buses and motorcycles.
Stockholm. Since January 5, 2006, motorists wishing to enter or leave the city center of the Swedish capital must pay a right of way of 10 crowns (approximately 1 euro). During peak hours, it costs double. The toll zone extends over a perimeter of approximately 45 km. The same vehicles as in London are exempt from paying.
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