London - traffic management [urban issues]

Question 1

how does the congestion charge help reduce traffic congestion?

Answer 1

• people have to pay to enter the city, encourages out of town vists, walking and keeps air clean

Question 2

disadvantage of the congestion charge

Answer 2

effects low income workers

Question 3

how do cycle lanes help?

Answer 3

feel safer, less polution, less traffic = less cars on the road

Question 3

how does park and ride help?
cons?

Answer 3

pros : encourages use of public transport, avoids traffic by travellling in bus lanes
cons: doesnt reduce pollution, ppl dont like public transport

Question 4

how do borris bikes help?
cons?

Answer 4

pros:
- another transport option, 13mph faster than cars in city centre
cons:
- unsafe, scary collisions, unexperieced riders

Question 5

how do ring roads help?
cons?

Answer 5

pros:
- diverts ppl, less cars on roads as mutiple routes are given
cons:
- increases traffic in surrounding area

Question 6

how do pedestrian areas help?
cons?

Answer 6

pros:
- promotes walking & reduces accidents, bans cars reduces pollution in areas
cons:
- traffic may inc due to ppl crossing roads etc

Question 7

what is the daily congestion charge?
[mon-fri]

Answer 7

£15