According to a new report by the Campaign for Better Transport, hopes that toll roads will bring congestion relief – along with financial relief – should be shelved. The report cites major financial losses and negligible improvements in congestion as its primary reasons for not placing too much import into the concept of private toll roads. The report revolves around the success – or lack thereof – of the M6, which opened seven years ago. In those seven years, the M6 has cost its investors significant sums of money and has alienated many area drivers. It is especially problematic given the dire economic times, when most people are loathe to part with any extra money. (more…)
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Private Toll Roads Aren't the Answer, Per Report
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Number of Train Passengers on Rise
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010These days, everyone is looking for signs of good news about the suffering economy. The Association of Train Operating Companies, or Atoc, recently reported that the number of train passengers has risen more than it has in a very long time. Although this fact may not seem to be related to the economy, the reality is that people ride trains much less frequently when times are tough. During the first half of 2010, the number of train passengers was up approximately 5% compared to the same period last year. Those who had, perhaps, been pinching their pennies and avoiding train travel seem to be loosening their purse strings a little. With any luck, the excessive reliance on quick cash services will begin falling soon as well. (more…)
