congestion charging
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But new research commissioned by the government has helpfully found that as car engines get cleaner, and measures such as congestion charging take effect, pollution around the airport will fall as Heathrow expands.
From Economist • Oct. 13, 2016
In a city where less than 50% of households own a car Bloomberg tried to introduce congestion charging but the idea died in the state capital, Albany, where many more people drive.
From The Guardian • Sep. 28, 2016
Singapore has pioneered efficient traffic management through congestion charging since 1975.
From Nature • Sep. 27, 2016
Therefore, the argument went, demand must be managed, and congestion charging was an obvious tool.
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2010
The plan talked of 20 towns and cities bringing in either congestion charging or a levy on parking at work.
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2010
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