>So basically, (a) there are a hell of a lot more roadworks than before and
>(b) road space is being reallocated away from cars and to buses, bikes,
>and people. Thus, less traffic causes the same amount of congestion.
>
>The ABD's complaint goes like this:
>
>"This latest report on the London congestion charge demonstrates the
>fundamental dishonesty of all road pricing proposals," said the ABD's
>Nigel Humphries. "They claim that by paying even more money to use the
>roads, drivers will benefit from lower congestion."
>
>Which is cobblers. Nobody's ever claimed that the London congestion charge
>was for the benefit of car drivers.