Congestion charging in Stockholm

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Congestion charging in Stockholm

• Magnus Carle,
• Head of the
• Congestion Charge Secretariat
• City of Stockholm

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Congestion charging in Stockholm

• The Stockholm Municipal Council on 2 June 2003
  adopted a majority proposal to introduce
  congestion charges on a trial basis.
• The congestion charging zone includes the city
  centre of Stockholm.

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Aims and objectives of the charge

• The congestion charges are intended to
• reduce congestion,
• increase accessibility and
• improve the environment.

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Aims and objectives of the charge

• Objectives of the trial
• To reduce traffic volume by 10-15 on the most
  heavily used routes during morning and afternoon
  hours.
• To improve accessibility for buses and cars in
  the inner city.

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Aims and objectives of the congestion charge

• Objectives of the trial, ctd
• To cut emissions of carbon dioxide, nitrogen
  oxides and airborne particles in the inner city.
• People in the inner city should experience an
  improved environment in the city at the street
  level.

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Proposed charges and times

• Weekdays
• PEAK HOURS
• 07.30-08.30, 16-17.30 SEK 20.00
• Near PEAK HOURS
• 07.00-07.30, 08.30-09.00, 15.30-16.00,
  17.30-18.00 SEK 15.00
• MEDIUM-VOLUME HOURS
• 06.30-07.00, 09.00-15.30, 18.00-18.30 SEK
  10.00
• Maximum charge SEK 60.00/one day.
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• Weekdays at other times, Saturdays, Sundays,
  holidays Free of charge

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Commercial traffic

• Commercial road users as well as private vehicles
  are offered the option of paying a maximum charge
  of 60 SEK (7 ) per day and vehicle.
• Under the proposal, tolls should include VAT,
  which will reduce the cost to commercial road
  users compared to private road users.

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Exemptions for specific traffic categories

• It is recommended to exempt the following traffic
  categories from the charges
• Emergency vehicles
• Vehicles with disability permits
• Certain vehicles whose owners are exempt from
  taxation in Sweden
• Buses on scheduled routes
• School buses

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Exemptions for specific traffic categories - ctd.

• Transport services for the disabled
• Taxis
• Motorcycles
• Environmental vehicles as defined by Stockholm
  Municipality (e.g. electricity, ethanol and
  biogas).http//www.miljobilar.stockholm.se/engli
  sh/index.asp

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Time plan

• The trial is proposed to start during spring
  2005.
• The trial will be carried out during
  approximately 18 months.
• A public referendum will be arranged in
  connection with the election September 2006.

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Ongoing work

• A secretariat has been set up and started
  working in June 2003.
• The Government and Parliament are preparing
  legislation to enable the charges.
• Negotiations about the financing of the trial
  have been initiated between the Government and
  the City of Stockholm.

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Ongoing work, ctd.

• Procurement of technical systems and
  technical/planning support.
• Preparations for increased capacity in public
  transport.
• Preparation of a risk assessment plan.

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Ongoing work, ctd.

• Monitoring scheme is being set up.
• Monitoring (pre-studies) starts during spring
  2004.
• The trial will be evaluated both on the basis of
  relevant objectives and public opinions and
  views.

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Information on the web

• www.stockholm.se/miljoavgifter