Radical steps proposed to alleviate haulage congestion
Date: 21 April 2008
Proposals are being considered that may allow one haulage company to deliver in certain town centres, in a bid to alleviate congestion.
Neil Rushworth, operations director at Expect Distribution in Halifax, is suggesting the plan which, it is argued, would cut down on high traffic levels and allow for smoother flow of HGVs.
"It drastically reduces the number of lorries in a built-up area and makes things more efficient," he told the Halifax Courier.
"The problem is getting the local authority to see the benefits and police the system."
Congestion is such a major problem in Halifax and the surrounding areas that some businesses are struggling to cope.
Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce senior policy adviser Steven Leigh said: "Calderdale is a great area but your freight trucks can't get in and out. You can't measure the cost of it but the businesses that are here say it is a nightmare getting around and it is costing money. It is a complete mess."
In London, freight trucks have to pay a congestion charge to enter the city centre - as well as an emission charge if they are not 'green' enough.
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