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Posted by Editor on 12th December 2008 at 01:45 PM Voters Massive Rejection of Congestion Charge
The people of Greater Manchester have voted against plans to introduce a congestion charge in the region.
Nearly 2m people were asked if they supported a £2.8bn investment in regional transport, which included the peak-time charge.
A majority of voters in all of the region's 10 boroughs voted against the controversial plans.
It means the application for government Transport Innovation Fund (TiF) cash will not now go ahead.
 Comment by Guest 13th December 2008
"The Referendum has given a very clear outcome. I'm sure the economic downturn, which is hitting everyone hard, has had a part to play. Investment in public transport in Manchester will remain a priority for the City Council and our commitment to face up to the challenges going forward remains undiminished."
Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council |
Comment by Guest 13th December 2008
The no vote was the right choice. Better public transport would have been fantastic, but in its current form would have been suicidal for Greater Manchester to take the TIF offer. The 80 square mile congestion charge area was far too ambitious and didn't provide enough benefits in future for a heavy tax now. |
Comment by Guest 12th December 2008
well done to Salford, who topped the "no" league table with 84.4% against. There really was nothing of any substance in the plans for Salford, neither for Tameside who came second - why do east and west of Manchester always come second to north and south? |
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