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The launch event for the Road User Charging report, held today focussed on the need for “a road map” to set out strategies for dealing with road congestion. This report, by the Social Market Foundation (SMF), helps move the debate on, considering the options available including “a more measured approach in which road pricing is implemented in stages.”

Speaking at the launch Ian Simpson, transport partner at Deloitte, said: “This is a complex issue where all options need to be understood and fully considered. Striking the right balance with the public is the only way that changes will progress. Reducing congestion and reducing carbon emissions are increasingly topical issues and tackling them requires all stakeholders to be involved. Valid insight and knowledge leading to open debate and discussion of all opportunities available is the best way to deliver practical results that the public will support.”

Dr Stephen Ladyman, Minister of State for Transport, also speaking at the launch, said "Congestion is not going to go away - despite our ambitious plans to invest in transport infrastructure in the coming years it will still be 25% worse in 2015 if we don't find a solution.”

The report “Road User Charging: A road map” is published by the Social Market Foundation and sponsored by Deloitte.

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Notes to editors
To download a copy of the report, please visit the Social Market Foundation website.

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