Government agrees on policy guide for congestion charging

Government agrees on policy guide for congestion charging
Congestion has a significant impact on Auckland and its economic performance. (Image: Getty)
Oliver Lewis
The Government has agreed on a policy framework for congestion charging and intends to introduce enabling legislation this year.However, the law won’t be passed until next year at the earliest and, in announcing the framework, Transport Minister Simeon Brown emphasised the importance of public acceptability and realistic timeframes. While local councils would propose schemes for their regions, Brown said the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) would be the lead design and technology partner.“We want to have one system rather than co...

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