Auckland Council sets out guiding principles for time of use charging
In 2020, a report by the Ministry of Transport found that time of use charging could transform Auckland’s roads by reducing traffic by 8-12%. This could mean our motorways could function as they currently do during the school holidays, all year round.
Time of use charging is one option the council and Auckland Transport are looking into to tackle congestion. Today, councillors at the Transport and Infrastructure Committee gave the go-ahead for a scheme to be designed for the Auckland region. Endorsement was given for the scheme’s objective to better manage travel demand and achieve an improvement in road network performance by:
- reducing congestion
- increasing the movement of people and goods
- improving the reliability of the road network.
Time of use charging is a charge for driving on heavily congested roads, which could apply at different times or in different locations. It’s being used in cities around the world, which are seeing fewer cars on the road, better public transport use, reduced carbon emissions, and less time spent sitting in traffic.
https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2024/06/auckland-council-sets-out-guiding-principles-for-time-of-use-charging/
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