We welcome the opportunity to respond to TfL’s consultation on the proposed charges, discounts and exemptions for the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels.
TfL’s proposed scheme would be the first application of dynamic pricing in London with distinct peak and off-peak charges, in contrast to the single flat Congestion Charge rate. As outlined in our Mayoral manifesto, the Mayor should explore the potential for an integrated, congestion reducing
road pricing system.
Such a system could replace current congestion and ultra-low emissions zone charges where it makes environmental and economic sense. There must be a way of simplifying the existing road charging regime to avoid paying four separate charges, the Congestion Charge, the ULEZ, the LEZ and the tolls in the Silvertown and Blackwall Tunnels.