London Congestion Charging Central London Congestion Charging Zone

London Congestion Charging

Central London Congestion Charging Zone

Average daily traffic entering charging zone* Congestion Charging led to a dramatic and immediate reduction in the volumes of traffic in central London – and profoundly changed the pattern of vehicles seen Six years on, the impact on traffic levels is even more pronounced than when the scheme was first introduced Normally Charge Paying * During charging hours (07. 00 -18. 00) Normally Non-Charge Paying

Congestion levels in charging zone -0% -4% -8% -22% -30% * Moving car observer surveys - during charging hours (07. 00 -18. 00) -8% 2. 1 min/km

Air Quality in London Despite significant improvements in recent years, London's air pollution is still a concern and contributes to: Ø 4, 000 premature deaths in London in 2008 (GLA health report) Ø 50, 000 deaths in the UK annually (UK Environmental Audit Committee in 2009) Heavier diesel vehicles are a major source of air pollution that affects people with asthma, chest and heart conditions: it’s the poorest, the old, the very young and the sick that suffer most.

Mayoral obligation 2001 – Feasibility Study into reducing traffic emissions 2003 – Detailed study into implementing LEZ 2004 – LEZ is Mayoral manifesto commitment 2005 – Strategic Review into LEZ 2005 – Tf. L asked to consult with public and stakeholders on Strategy Revisions (principle of a LEZ) 2006 – Mayor approved Strategy Revisions, with modifications, following public consultation 2007– Consultation on Scheme Order (details of LEZ) May 2007 – Mayor Approves LEZ Scheme Order 2010 - consultation on Mayors Transport Strategy, Mayors Air Quality Strategy & LEZ scheme order to defer introduction of vans and minibuses to 2012

LEZ : targeting the most polluting

Changes in 2012: going a step further HGVs, Buses and Coaches : A Euro III rigid truck produces 5 times the PM of a Euro IV vehicle

Changes in 2012: going a step further Larger Vans and Minibuses: targets 12% of dirtiest vehicles only A 15 year old van produces 4 times the PM pollution of a 9 yr old (Euro 3) van

LEZ Impacts • Since its Introduction in 2008 LEZ has had a real impact on pollution saving 28 tonnes of particulate matter which is equal to saving – 127 million km driven by a Euro III Artic – that is 160 return trips to the moon or – approximately 677, 000 times around the M 25 Ø LEZ reduces pollution at the road site – where the pollution is heaviest and targets the kind of pollution – fine particles - which are most hazardous to health. Ø The LEZ changes in 2012 will deliver around twice these reductions in air pollution -critical to London meeting legal air quality standards. Ø Including vans and minibuses will give children with chest complaints over 12, 000 days free from suffering symptoms and adults almost 18, 000 days 12

Conclusions » CC & LEZ address specific London issues » Tf. L does not support any move to harmonisation » EU could significantly mitigate impacts of multiple zones by » Encouraging best practice re consultation » Ensure schemes recognise and cater for visitors including information in a minimum number of languages, remote payment and registration etc » Standardisation of vehicle documentation to enable age, weight, seats, CO 2 and air quality emissions to be determined easily » Standardisation of retrofit documentation » Expand central information resource » Strengthen facility for cross border enforcement