UIAC - Portsmouth and London Traffic Management Flashcards
1
Q
Why is London not sustainable?
A
- average speed of car is 11 mph
- used to have worst traffic congestion in Europe
2
Q
What are London doing to try to become more sustainable?
A
- Congestion Charge 2003:
- 21% fall in traffic within the zone
- 43% increase in number of cyclists - Low Emission Zone 2008
3
Q
Why is Portsmouth not sustainable?
A
- only three roads onto island
- large continental ferry port attracts many including trucks and lorries
- Victorian, narrow streets
4
Q
What is Portsmouth doing to try to become more sustainable?
A
- Park and Ride scheme every Saturday
- set up and promoted car sharing scheme
