A sheep in wolf's clothing? Environmentalists have been advocating charging for road space for years; but the initiative announced by Alistair Darling at the beginning of the summer is not an occasion for rejoicing, but for wariness--not to say weariness.(road pricing) From: Town and Country Planning | Date: October 1, 2005| Author: Levett, Roger | COPYRIGHT 2005 Town and Country Planning Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

IN JUNE Alistair Darling gave a speech to the Social Market Foundation about the 'potential of moving away from the current system of motoring taxation towards a national system of road pricing.' (1) This would replace current motoring taxes, including fuel duties, with variable charges per mile driven. They would be highest on the busiest roads and at the busiest times to encourage drivers to seek alternatives.

The speech was presented as opening a debate. But a careful...

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