Recent advances in the scientific understanding of urban traffic congestion have only strengthened the already solid … case for congestion charges as an element of a successful urban transport policy. But examples of real-world congestion … practice? This report draws lessons from attempts to introduce congestion charges. Technology is not an obstacle, and …

This report addresses key issues concerning managing urban traffic congestion, including defining congestion, measuring … congestion, assessing its impacts, formulating a strategic vision for guiding management policies, and using technology and other … operational options to ameliorate congestion. It offers policy-oriented, research-based recommendations for effectively managing …