Stockholm, one of the first major cities to implement a congestion charge was reviewed by the Centre for Transport Studies providing insight on the impacts.

Stockholm was one of the first major cities to implement a congestion charge. It’s a charge for motorists entering the center of the city. Implemented back in 2006 on a trial basis, Jonas Eliasson from the Centre for Transport Studies performed a TED talk that provides insights on it’s impact. Since then, London has implemented a similar charge and others are currently reviewing the idea for their own cities. So has it had a postive impact? Eliasson demonstrates how after adding the charge to Stockholm motorists, public opinion shifted to favour the initiative. In fact, they removed the charge for one year and people wanted it back.

For more, check out Eliasson’s TED Talk below.

Jonas Eliasson talks Stockholm’s experience with congestion charging



[Sources: Centre for Transport Studies (Stockholm)]