In May 2007 we announced our intention to work closely with industry to explore the systems and technology that could make a future road pricing scheme possible. This will be done via the Demonstrations Project.
The Demonstrations Project will explore in a simulated environment how a road pricing scheme charging by time, distance and place could be designed so that it can safeguard people's privacy whilst operating reliably, accurately and effectively. Pre-qualified companies have now been invited to bid to be part of a framework that will run the Demonstrations over the next two years.
The results of the Demonstrations will help to support local authorities as they develop local road pricing schemes as a way of tackling congestion. They will also help the Government explore road pricing as part of a wider strategy for tackling congestion set out in the Secretary of State's speech on 4th March.
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