Today the government approved a Congestion Charge scheme for Manchester.
The scheme, due to begin in 2013, will have two charging rings as shown on the map. The outer ring will be the M60 and the inner ring will be made up of the current inner ring road system that surrounds the CBD. Charges will be be triggered by a series of electronic beacons and costs will range from £1 to £5.
The government have also stated that they will provide £2.8bn to upgrade the public transport system of Manchester. This funding will support the extension of the Metrolink to Oldham, Rochdale and Ashton-under-Lyne. It will also be used to create priority lanes for buses and improve the city rail links.
So how do you feel about getting charged for driving in Manchester?
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