It can only be coincidence that the DfT is consulting on the use of charges to reduce congestion due to unattended roadworks at weekends at the same time as the new London mayor plans to launch a ‘Toxicity Charge’ on the worst polluting vehicles.
But both again propose charges on motorists and other road users, and therefore reflect the long, powerful economic arguments in favour and the long, powerful political objections against. For myself, I think the advantages of...
+93% more
Includes full online access to TransportXtra.com and searchable archive
Essential reading for public and private sector transport professionals in the UK and beyond
Stay ahead of the competition – hear it first
Written by leading experts in the transport industry
Additional publications throughout the year covering specific subjects Active Travel Directory, Loveable Neighbourhoods and Data and Modelling
Access to our webinar library
Full access to the 50,000 article archive
Tailored E-bulletins
TransportXtra is part of Landor LINKS
© 2025 TransportXtra | Landor LINKS Ltd | All Rights Reserved
Subscriptions, Magazines & Online Access Enquires
[Frequently Asked Questions]
Email: subs.ltt@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7959
Shop & Accounts Enquires
Email: accounts@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7855
Advertising Sales & Recruitment Enquires
Email: daniel@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7861
Events & Conference Enquires
Email: conferences@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7865
Press Releases & Editorial Enquires
Email: info@transportxtra.com | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7875
Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Advertise
Web design london by Brainiac Media 2020
Phil Goodwin
Phil Goodwin
Phil Goodwin is professor of transport policy at the Centre for Transport and Society, University of West of England, Bristol, and emeritus professor at University College London. Email: philinelh@yahoo.com