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Geoff Cooper: Infrastructure Commission GM on the legislation that would allow the introduction of congestion charging

Published: Aug. 12, 2024, 8:25 p.m.

The Infrastructure Commission says at the end of the day, congestion charging is all about efficiency.\xa0

Legislation is coming to clear the way for councils to propose making motorists pay for using busy routes at rush hour.\xa0

The aim is to encourage public transport, car-pooling, and off-peak travel.\xa0

Infrastructure Commission General Manager Geoff Cooper told Mike Hosking it allows councils to make the most of the transport network they already have.\xa0

He says the focus is now on efficiency across the network, which is a positive step for future investment.\xa0

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