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Motorists in the UK might pay a toll for using the road, and funding for
cycle networks could be increased: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/6160877.stm Cheers, Vince 'Freeloader' |
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Vincent Patrick wrote:
Motorists in the UK might pay a toll for using the road, and funding for cycle networks could be increased: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/6160877.stm Cheers, Vince 'Freeloader' UK motorists have been paying tolls for some time. Have heard varying reports of this from relations and colleagues in the UK. I certainly don't see our local tollways doing any such thing. The fundamental flaw with constructing these things is that they are predicated on ever increasing traffic volumes, not only on the tollway but feeders and local roads as well, which ultimately is a recipe for environmental and economic disaster. Too many frigging cars, period, and `More' is no answer. |
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ray wrote:
Vincent Patrick wrote: Motorists in the UK might pay a toll for using the road, and funding for cycle networks could be increased: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/6160877.stm Cheers, Vince 'Freeloader' UK motorists have been paying tolls for some time. Have heard varying reports of this from relations and colleagues in the UK. I certainly don't see our local tollways doing any such thing. The fundamental flaw with constructing these things is that they are predicated on ever increasing traffic volumes, not only on the tollway but feeders and local roads as well, which ultimately is a recipe for environmental and economic disaster. Too many frigging cars, period, and `More' is no answer. If I understood it correctly, the report was about encouraging a reduction in the relative proportion of cars, and increasing the usage of public transport, bikes, etc. Cheers, Vince |
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On Fri, 01 Dec 2006 18:00:28 +0800, Vincent Patrick wrote:
Motorists in the UK might pay a toll for using the road, and funding for cycle networks could be increased: I see, government in the UK has descended to the level of Sir Rod thinks and the BBC are lobbying for it so it must be true. So much for the home of democracy then. dewatf. |
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dewatf wrote:
On Fri, 01 Dec 2006 18:00:28 +0800, Vincent Patrick wrote: Motorists in the UK might pay a toll for using the road, and funding for cycle networks could be increased: I see, government in the UK has descended to the level of Sir Rod thinks and the BBC are lobbying for it so it must be true. So much for the home of democracy then. dewatf. It is information from a commissioned study. Cheers, Vince 'Just two sleeps before riding home in a hotter time of day' |
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dewatf wrote:
On Fri, 01 Dec 2006 18:00:28 +0800, Vincent Patrick wrote: Motorists in the UK might pay a toll for using the road, and funding for cycle networks could be increased: I see, government in the UK has descended to the level of Sir Rod thinks and the BBC are lobbying for it so it must be true. I suggest you read the report again. What you're stating is not true. So much for the home of democracy then. I thought that was Greece? -- Cheers Euan |
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Euan wrote:
So much for the home of democracy then. I thought that was Greece? AFAIK, Ancient Greece was a republic, not a democracy. No idea how it is for bicycle riding. |
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Terryc wrote: Euan wrote: So much for the home of democracy then. I thought that was Greece? AFAIK, Ancient Greece was a republic, not a democracy. The USA is a republic. Borat got away with his life, so I guess you'll survive saying the USA is not a democracy ... but listen for clicks on your phone. ;-) Donga |
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Donga wrote:
Terryc wrote: Euan wrote: So much for the home of democracy then. I thought that was Greece? AFAIK, Ancient Greece was a republic, not a democracy. The USA is a republic. Techically a Democratic republic, I think. In the USA you can qualify to vote. In Ancient greece, if i remember, you basically had to be born a free greek. Slaves and descendants didn't get to vote. can not remember to subtle differences. |
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Vincent Patrick wrote:
ray wrote: Vincent Patrick wrote: Motorists in the UK might pay a toll for using the road, and funding for cycle networks could be increased: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/6160877.stm If I understood it correctly, the report was about encouraging a reduction in the relative proportion of cars, and increasing the usage of public transport, bikes, etc. And more importantly, paying for road use, rather than car ownership. The report suggested dropping registration charges and reducing other taxes. If people leave their cars at home and walk or cycle, the community doesn't incur the costs of air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions or congestion. A win-win outcome! Lo |
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