SOLIHULL MP WELCOMES EXPECTED DECISION TO PARK ROAD PRICING FOR WEST MIDLANDS
March 4, 2008 10:27 PM
Solihull's MP Lorely Burt has welcomed the decision expected tomorrow (Wednesday) from West Midlands Metropolitan Council Leaders to rule out a road pricing pilot scheme for the region.
Lorely Burt MP said:
"This scheme would not have benefited Solihull - we would have experienced increased congestion from traffic 'rat running' to avoid the congestion charges on the motorways and the city.
"There was also a fear that business would relocate out of Birmingham to avoid the charge.
"However, congestion must be tackled and we now need a region wide transport solution funded from government and other sources to replace investment that would have come from the Transport Innovation Fund.
It has been estimated that we need £1.7million to improve transport infrastructure and the quality of life for people in the West Midlands and that money must be found."
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