Congestion charging Congestion charging restrains access by selected vehicle types, usually private cars, into large urban areas during congested times of the day. The aim is usually to discourage work-based commuting trips into a defined urban area. Measures range from complete restriction to discouragement through charging to incentive pricing for low-emission vehicles in low- emission zones. It is a market-based mechanism for influencing driver behavior that looks to capture the cost' of vehicle travel during “external congested periods of the day. Travel planning Informing drivers alternative modes of transport and sharing resources with other drivers leads to fewer cars being used and more trips on public transport. Removing vehicles from circulation reduces fuel consumption and increases the viability and efficiency of public transport. Awareness-raising campaigns Public education and training campaigns can increase the public's awareness and understanding of the benefits of energy efficiency and help change attitudes. Providing information on easy ways to be more energy efficient can help modify citizen behavior and contribute to overall energy savings. The key benefits are more energy efficient behavior by residents leading to reduced energy consumption within the city. For example, encouraging people to leave their car at home and take transit instead, or promoting walking for short trips. Indirect benefits include reduced pressure on energy infrastructure, reduced carbon emissions, and better air quality. The above recommendations can build upon the ongoing programs carried out by the city, and some of them can also be combined with the linked Wuhan Integrated Transport Development Project that is financed by World Bank.
Congestion charging Congestion charging restrains access by selected vehicle types, usually private cars, into large urban areas during congested times of the day. The aim is usually to discourage work-based commuting trips into a defined urban area. Measures range from complete restriction to discouragement through charging to incentive pricing for low-emission vehicles in zones. It is a market-based mechanism for influencing driver behavior that looks to capture the “external cost' of vehicle travel during congested periods of the day. Travel planning Informing drivers alternative modes of transport and sharing resources with other drivers leads to fewer cars being used and more trips on public transport. Removing vehicles from circulation reduces fuel consumption and increases the viability and efficiency of public transport. Awareness-raising campaigns Public education and training campaigns can increase the public's awareness and understanding of the benefits of energy efficiency and help change attitudes. Providing information on easy ways to be more energy efficient can help modify citizen behavior and contribute to overall energy savings. The key benefits are more energy efficient behavior by residents leading to reduced energy consumption within the city. For example, encouraging people to leave their car at home and take transit instead, or promoting walking for short trips. Indirect benefits include reduced pressure on energy infrastructure, reduced carbon emissions, and better air quality. The above recommendations can build upon the ongoing programs carried out by the city, and some of them can also be combined with the linked Wuhan Integrated Transport Development Project that is financed by World Bank. emission low-
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