Does Manchester need a congestion charge?

Is the question asked by the Independent in their Big Question this morning. More can be found here. I rarely travel to Manchester save for Tutor2u student workshops and the occasional sporting event. Last time I was there I stayed on the 22nd floor of the Hilton building - an impressive addition to the Manchester skyline and was afforded a great view of the Manchester tram system in action. I wasn’t aware that traffic congestion was that bad in the city centre, although they seem to be digging up half of the main roads. But this will be a superb example to use for teachers wanting an example of cost-benefit analysis and the arguments of different stakeholders.

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