Motor Vehicle users contribute a far higher and disproportionate amount both the exchequer and local councils, Parking Permits, parking charges and the top of the league income for fines.All that is supposed to be returned to transport infrastructure. It's nearly all heading to Cycling and LTNs and other schemes that primarily benefit cyclists.Non vehicle owners benefit, so are effectively subsidised.Street lighting, traffic lights, illuminated warning signs , zebra crossings and a raft of things that cyclists benefit from are all paid for from the revenue raised from Vehicle owners and operators.When that income significantly reduces as the Mayor of London, TfL and this borough will be most vociferous with.Something remains that they are very quiet about and won't answer election campaign questions on.With a massive drop in road based income, who will make up the shortfall and how?Roads will still be vital for everyone who has to make a living. Directly or indirectly.Most of the money allocated has regularly been diverted and most of the revenue that could have created a fully integrated quality transport network. From the huge income from Road and Fuel taxes this could have been bought paid for and maintained.We still have an incomplete and inferior road and rail network, Poor management and indifferent politics since the end of the 1950s.So everyone, can expect a far more significant dent in their wallet for everything that is subsidised from the additional taxes currently paid by one part of society.
Raymond Havelock ● 1116d