{"id":74115,"date":"2022-03-17T15:58:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T15:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=74115"},"modified":"2022-04-23T12:37:14","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T11:37:14","slug":"cardiffs-congestion-charge-for-non-residents-could-worsen-traffic-in-the-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/politics-social-justice\/cardiffs-congestion-charge-for-non-residents-could-worsen-traffic-in-the-city","title":{"rendered":"Cardiff\u2019s congestion charge for non-residents could worsen traffic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Council&#8217;s plan to charge drivers entering the city will increase congestion and impact poor households the most, latest study finds.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_congestion_cars-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74230\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_congestion_cars-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_congestion_cars-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_congestion_cars-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_congestion_cars-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_congestion_cars.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_congestion_cars-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74230\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_congestion_cars-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_congestion_cars-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_congestion_cars-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_congestion_cars-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_congestion_cars.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Charging drivers from outside Cardiff could lead to more people using cars within the city<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Charging car drivers coming to Cardiff could hurt regular commuters while not improving traffic congestion within the city, according to a latest study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.cstp.2021.07.015\">study<\/a> from Cardiff University found that levying a \u00a32 charge on outsiders entering the city using a car could see a minor initial decrease in traffic, but it could push more people to start driving within the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Georgina Santos, an economist specialising in transport and co-author of the study, said, \u201cTraffic congestion would initially be reduced, but it could eventually increase if Cardiff residents decided to drive to make the best of lower congestion and higher speeds. The result could be higher congestion and higher air pollution.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiff Council had planned to charge non-resident drivers in 2020, but it hasn\u2019t been implemented yet. However, with the cabinet proposing a <a href=\"https:\/\/cardiff.moderngov.co.uk\/documents\/s56557\/Cabinet%2010%20March%202022%20Intelligent%20Transport.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new transport project<\/a>, it is once again exploring congestion charging with public consultants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But experts and opposition councillors believe that more can be done for reducing traffic congestion, lowering carbon emissions and improving pedestrian safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" title=\"Cardiff Congestion Charge: What do people think about it?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9hd7_HMTNCY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"Cardiff Congestion Charge: What do people think about it?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9hd7_HMTNCY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lib Dem Councillor Emma Sandrey, speaking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/news\/politics\/politically-convenient-cardiffs-congestion-charge-19920319\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WalesOnline <\/a>last year, said, \u201cHow is this supposed to tackle short car journeys which are more easily able to be replaced by cycling, walking and public transport?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new study also found that families with low income could be impacted the most due to this new policy. Charging \u00a32 for entering Cardiff would disproportionately affect regular commuters who come to Cardiff for work, amounting to an average annual cost of \u00a3522 per household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Santos said, \u201cThe charge would fall on those who commute to work, and come from outside Cardiff. Most of the traffic is caused by trips that start and finish in Cardiff. In addition, many people travelling from outside Cardiff are on lower incomes compared to those living in Cardiff, and so the congestion charge would be regressive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are fears this could also see taxi drivers having to pay a surcharge for their trips. Murli, a taxi driver said, \u201cIt makes the council look good and gives an eco-friendly image of the city, but it also makes drivers like us have to pay more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Dr Santos proposes London as an example, where taxi drivers are exempt from the congestion charge. \u201cThere are different plans in different cities. London exempts taxis, so I don\u2019t see why there can\u2019t be a scope of doing it here,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_cyclists_cars_traffic-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_cyclists_cars_traffic-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_cyclists_cars_traffic-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_cyclists_cars_traffic-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_cyclists_cars_traffic-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_cyclists_cars_traffic.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_cyclists_cars_traffic-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_cyclists_cars_traffic-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_cyclists_cars_traffic-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_cyclists_cars_traffic-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_cyclists_cars_traffic-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/03\/cardiff_cyclists_cars_traffic.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Megan (right) and Ruben, say that they&#8217;re more likely to use trains than drive now<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The study although claims that the scheme could have positive effects if there were fast, reliable and affordable public transport alternatives from neighbouring towns and cities into Cardiff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Megan, a Cardiff resident said, \u201cUsually if I\u2019m going to Newport or Bristol, I\u2019d take my van. But last weekend, I went to Bristol and I took a train. So if buses and trains improve, I\u2019d probably stop driving.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, she disagreed that fewer cars coming from outside Cardiff would propel her to drive. \u201cIt\u2019s not going to affect my driving behaviour inside the city, as here I just use my bike. But if there are fewer cars on the road because of this charge, I\u2019d like it as that makes cycling for me and a lot of other people easier,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Benefits from Cardiff Council\u2019s congestion charge for drivers entering the city could be short-lived unless public transport is improved, latest study finds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":801,"featured_media":74236,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"coauthors":[1066],"class_list":["post-74115","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-politics-social-justice"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.2 - 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