congestion charging
Britishnoun
Other Word Forms
- congestion charge noun
Example Sentences
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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
"The more data they have the better they can use dynamic traffic light modelling, dynamic congestion charging or dynamic lanes."
From BBC • Nov. 4, 2014
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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