Congestion TIF Schemes
The DfT was looking for packages that combine demand management with a coherent anti-congestion strategy. Demand management is a euphemism for increasing the cost of commuting by car to levels above those of public transport, thus reducing the demand for road space. They were most likely to fund packages that involve demand management through road pricing but they may “by exception, be prepared to consider bids involving a Workplace Parking Levy”.
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