Transport Subsidy Worksheet - Tackling Traffic Congestion [Virtual Learning Arcade]
Tackling Traffic Congestion: Using a Subsidy on Public Transport
The aim of this policy is to reduce the level of road congestion through introducing a subsidy on public transport. What type of policy solution is this ?
Using the transport model, what are the consequences of a 5% subsidy on bus/underground fares on the level of congestion ?
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More information
For the most current information on car congestion charges in London, visit Transport for London, made simple (www.londontransport.co.uk). For more information on general transport issues, visit The Special Report, Transport in Britain(http://www.guardian.co.uk/transport/0,2759,180795,00.html)
