2. Transport Solutions: Paris and LondonTransport Solutions: Paris and London
Why?
⢠Reduce congestion in the city centre
⢠Reduces GHG emissions
⢠Reduces air pollution and related illnesses e.g.
asthma
⢠Earns money for the city
3. Congestion Charge: LondonCongestion Charge: London
What?
⢠Set up in 2003
⢠Drives enter a certain area of the city (usually
the centre) and have to pay a daily charge
⢠In London it is between £8 and £10
4. Congestion Charge: LondonCongestion Charge: London
Facts
⢠Before the charge 334,000 vehicles entered the central
zone everyday
⢠In 2006, 74,000 fewer vehicles entered the city â a drop
of 21%
⢠GHG emissions have decreased by 20%
⢠Pollutants that affect Londoners health have dropped by
12%
5. Velo Liberte: Paris Cycle SchemeVelo Liberte: Paris Cycle Scheme
What?
⢠16,000 velibs or bikes on the city streets
⢠Free for the first 30mins
⢠Used for 120,000 trips each day
6. Velo Liberte: Paris Cycle SchemeVelo Liberte: Paris Cycle Scheme
Facts
⢠Cycle traffic in Paris has increased by 70%
⢠Increase in the number of cycling related injuries and
deaths (70 per year)
⢠Biggest cycle scheme in the world
⢠1,500 repairs everyday due to damage or overuse
⢠Lots of bikes are stolen as well
7. Practice QuestionPractice Question
Explain how transport is being managed in urban areas.
You should refer to a number of different sustainable
schemes in your answer (6 marks)