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Road User Charging
Whilst 1.8 million people petition their opposition to the Government’s road pricing plans, its business as usual at the DfT. The reason – they can think of no other way to reduce congestion; and in truth, they are probably right. So the question is – how can you make it acceptable to users in terms of cost and effectiveness, as well as provide good means of alternative transport?
ALCO Consulting believes these issues can be resolved provided an intelligent, holistic view is taken of the whole problem. In particular, the following issues need to be addressed:
A sound business case is required, one in which revenues generated are used effectively to improve the country’s transport infrastructure. This will include placing a real value on traveller’s shorter and easier end-to-end journey times
An integrated transport approach is required which means effective public transport to replace, as well as augment private transport. This will include buses, trains, taxis, dial-a-ride and any other alternative services available. In addition, journey planning, booking and ticketing should also be integrated. Is it not strange that in London one can use the Oyster card for public transport but not use it to pay for the congestion charge?
Interoperable national use of road pricing is essential if confusion and frustration are to be avoided. Yet it is likely that schemes will differ widely across the country and across rural and urban areas.
User requirements have to be taken into account, especially for those with special requirements. This includes the provision of acceptable alternatives to the car as well as the way road user charges are levied with discounts and waivers where these apply. As the recent petition shows, unless users are brought on-side, road user charging will be met with major opposition.
ALCO Consulting is working to address these issues and ensure that if we go down the route of road user charging, we do so successfully and with full user buy-in.
Whilst 1.8 million people petition their opposition to the Government’s road pricing plans, its business as usual at the DfT. The reason – they can think of no other way to reduce congestion; and in truth, they are probably right. So the question is – how can you make it acceptable to users in terms of cost and effectiveness, as well as provide good means of alternative transport?
ALCO Consulting believes these issues can be resolved provided an intelligent, holistic view is taken of the whole problem. In particular, the following issues need to be addressed:
ALCO Consulting is working to address these issues and ensure that if we go down the route of road user charging, we do so successfully and with full user buy-in.
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PIF - Mar 2008 ALCO starts the PIF Transport Working Group |
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BKV Budapest-
Feb 2008 ALCO & Sequoia Smart Solutions advise Budapest's public transport operator |
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Tuxedo Money Solutions-Feb 2008 ALCO advises on the impact and opportunities arising from new technology |
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Mobank-Jan 2008 Mobank development supported by ALCO Consulting |
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Monitise -Jan 2008 Monitise strategy advised by ALCO Consulting |
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NFC Enabled Mobile Phones Mar 2008 Growing Marketplace Enthusiasm |
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Prepaid Cards - Mar 2008 The move to contactless smartcards is gathering pace |
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Citizen Cards - Mar 2008 New opportunities |
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