Confidential report reveals new government proposal to slug Sydney drivers with congestion tax

A NSW authorities proposal to slug Sydney drivers a congestion tax to journey into the town has been revealed in confidential paperwork.
9News has obtained a confidential report referred to as the Future Transport Technique ready for the state's cupboard.
The report goals to introduce a congestion tax to encourage extra Sydney drivers to swap their vehicles for bikes when motoring across the CBD.

NSW government proposal to introduce congestion tax in Sydney.
NSW authorities paperwork have revealed a proposal to introduce congestion tax in Sydney.(9News)

"Presently, highway customers don't pay the true prices of driving... charging for highway use at sure places or occasions can encourage prospects... to decide on different choices," the report stated.
The proposal is much like one presently in place within the UK the place drivers pay a $25 each day price to drive inside 25 sq. kilometres of the town of London.
In Sydney, 25 sq. kilometres would embody Glebe and Camperdown to Rushcutters Bay and Centennial Park in addition to Round Quay to Redfern and Waterloo.
Drivers could be charged by means of a hoop of cameras between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday and noon to 6pm on weekends.

NSW government documents have revealed a proposal to introduce congestion tax in Sydney.
The 163-page doc was leaked to 9News.(9News)

The NSW Labor celebration has condemned the congestion cost proposal, claiming motorists are already being slugged an excessive amount of.
"You are going to have this ridiculous state of affairs the place individuals can be on their bikes on the M2 due to congestion charging," opposition chief Chris Minns stated.
"They can not afford to pay a cent extra, not to mention a each day congestion cost each time they enter the CBD."
NRMA spokesperson Peter Khoury stated the proposal goes towards the federal government's need to carry individuals again into the town.
"If we need to encourage individuals within the quick time period to return financial institution into the CBD as a result of the CBD is struggling, perhaps this isn't the perfect thought," Khoury stated.

NRMA spokesperson Peter Khoury responds to government plan to introduce congestion tax.
NRMA spokesperson Peter Khoury stated the plan will discourage individuals coming into the CBD.(9News)

Not solely does the federal government proposal recommend a congestion cost however it additionally intends to introduce new velocity limits reminiscent of 30 kilometres per hour zones in neighbourhood highway networks and native centres.
Khoury added the proposal for brand spanking new blanket velocity limits "doesn't work".
"You have to use science and information and analysis and historical past when you're setting velocity limits," Khoury stated.

NSW Labor leader Chris Minns condemns government plan to introduce congestion tax.
NSW Labor chief Chris Minns has condemned the federal government plan to introduce congestion tax.(9News)

Minister for Cities and Lively Transport Rob Stokes refused to remark publicly and cited cupboard confidentiality.
Stokes added the report is simply a draft and is but to be adopted by the NSW authorities.
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"Yesterday's draft is tomorrow's coverage, this authorities's method to tolls is motorists pay extra," Minns stated.

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