Heathrow proposes congestion charge
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Heathrow Airport has proposed a congestion charge as part of its argument for a third runway to the Airports Commission.
The airport has suggested that a fee for cars would help limit the amount of traffic going into the airport should a third runway be built, while also improving air quality for nearby residents.
It comes as the airport hopes to increase the number of passengers travelling to terminals by public transport, particularly as improvements to rail such as Crossrail, High Speed 2 and a revamped Piccadilly Line are underway.
The congestion charge would discourage drop off and pick up to and from the airport, with some of the funds collected encouraged to be put forward for future transport schemes.
“During our recent community consultation people raised concerns about the impact of a new runway on traffic congestion and air pollution. Once improvements to public transport to the airport have been delivered we believe there may be a case for a congestion charge for passengers travelling to the airport to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and raise money for further public transport improvements. The idea is at an early stage and we will of course consult on these plans at the appropriate time,” said Simon Earles, head of surface access at Heathrow.
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