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Should there be a Manchester congestion charge?
This new scheme, proposed by the Assocation of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA), is to charge motorists £5 to drive into the centre of Manchester and out again in the busiest times of the day.
Whilst the plans will take into consideration vunerable groups and essential service vehicles, etc, is this a solution to Manchester’s congestion problem?
Greater Manchester is amoung 10 areas in the UK which have government money to develop possible congestion-beating plans in the hope of getting finance under the Transport Innovation Fund (ITF).
So what’s the alternative to motoring into the cities?
Well in Manchester, the congestion charge is part of a bigger set of plans which include the expansion of the Metrolink tram system and train services, as well as many other plans to improve public transport into the city in general.
Whilst many beleive this to be a positive step for the environment and Britain in general, others are vehomentaly opposed to the idea. One group of people in particular have set up a petition and a website:
Click here to see the “ABD - Manchester Congestion Charge” website.
Whilst they are against the plans, they don’t seem to offer up an alternative solution to the congestion problems within Manchester and other areas of the UK.
How else can the government reduce congestion on Britain’s roads other than to increase the cost to the general public?
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