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Despite successful examples of congestion charging schemes abroad, one of the greatest barriers to implementing congestion charging in the United States is winning public approval. The research reported in this paper analyzed factors influencing public approval of congestion charging by learning from public perceptions abroad. Surveys in London and Stockholm, where congestion charging has been successfully introduced, were used to evaluate the perceived effects of congestion charging on traffic, the environment, and public transport. Additional surveys in Atlanta, Washington DC, and New York City illustrated awareness and support of congestion charging in U.S. cities. Data analysis revealed that respondents who were familiar with congestion charging, who trusted the reported benefits, or who often used transportation modes other than cars were more likely to express support. The research indicates that U.S. cities considering congestion charges could increase the chances of acceptance by promoting the environmental benefits of congestion charging, improving public transit accessibility, and having a clear plan for revenue spending to increase public approval.

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09-2134

English

16p

2009

Transportation Research Board 88th Annual Meeting

DVD

Figures (6) ; Maps (2) ; Photos (2) ; References (27) ; Tables (2)

Accessibility; Congestion pricing; Public opinion; Public transit; Revenues; Traffic congestion; Transportation modes; Transportation policy

Atlanta (Georgia); London (England); New York (New York); Stockholm (Sweden); United States; Washington (District of Columbia)

Economics; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning

Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 2009 Paper #09-2134

TRIS, TRB

Jan 30 2009 6:28PM