1. Case StudiesCase Studies
Congestion Charge London
Paris Cycle Scheme

2. Transport Solutions: Paris and LondonTransport Solutions: Paris and London
Why?
• Reduce congestion in the city centre
• Reduces GHG emissions
• Reduces air pollution and related illnesses e.g.
asthma
• Earns money for the city

3. Congestion Charge: LondonCongestion Charge: London
What?
• Set up in 2003
• Drives enter a certain area of the city (usually
the centre) and have to pay a daily charge
• In London it is between £8 and £10

4. Congestion Charge: LondonCongestion Charge: London
Facts
• Before the charge 334,000 vehicles entered the central
zone everyday
• In 2006, 74,000 fewer vehicles entered the city – a drop
of 21%
• GHG emissions have decreased by 20%
• Pollutants that affect Londoners health have dropped by
12%

5. Velo Liberte: Paris Cycle SchemeVelo Liberte: Paris Cycle Scheme
What?
• 16,000 velibs or bikes on the city streets
• Free for the first 30mins
• Used for 120,000 trips each day

6. Velo Liberte: Paris Cycle SchemeVelo Liberte: Paris Cycle Scheme
Facts
• Cycle traffic in Paris has increased by 70%
• Increase in the number of cycling related injuries and
deaths (70 per year)
• Biggest cycle scheme in the world
• 1,500 repairs everyday due to damage or overuse
• Lots of bikes are stolen as well

7. Practice QuestionPractice Question
Explain how transport is being managed in urban areas.
You should refer to a number of different sustainable
schemes in your answer (6 marks)