Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

no until public transport is increased and improved then yes to discourage the use of personal vehicles

Unreliable public transport is the leading cause for dependence on cars and private vehicles. The people should not be penalized for the governments lack of development of public transport.

I think the government make enough money from people with all the costs of having a car in the road and parking

Only if there is an adequate public transport system to meet the demand for people who will not use vehicles in urban areas as a result of the charges

No, better management of elements of our road network such as light sequencing should be prioritised to minimise traffic congestion and instead emissions based charging/restriction's should be introduced as seen in most countries in mainland Europe (Germany, Spain, France)

Yes they should but not if there is not sufficient public transport infrastructure in the city

No, in cities like Paris it does not decongest traffic and only adds to driver’s frustrations and stress when parking, which could result in accidents.

No, cities should try to reduce the number of cars.

Yes but public transport efficiency has to improve

yes but only if that money were put directly into funding public transportation measures

No. Improving public transportation would be a better solution

No. The cost of living is bad enough. Stop pushing extra costs onto the people.

Only when they have suitable alternatives available

Yes but public transport would need to be in place to allow easy access to cities

They should make it more accessible in other ways so people aren’t solely dependent on their cars.

Not until there is a very efficient and working public transport system that makes it viable to do so

More public transportation should be prioritised over added taxes

Yes, and it should be controlled by the local councils with all payments remaining in said councils to help fund public transport

Yes but to encourage use of public transport, bikes and scoters

Yes but only if they sort out public transport e.g park and ride facilities

Yes if there are viable alternatives in place (ie reliable public transport and cycling infrastructure). This is not the case for any city in Ireland.

Cities should implement better and cheaper public transport systems all around the country, and cities should promote walkability

Yes if public transport was functional and readily available

Yes but only if free public transport is available

yes but not for residents or workers in those areas

The government should target owners of dangerously and stupidly large SUVs for congestion pricing

How would you feel if driving into downtown areas cost more during rush hours to reduce traffic?

Do you think it's fair to charge drivers more for using crowded streets if it could help the environment? Why or why not?

Can you think of a time you were stuck in traffic and wished there were fewer cars on the road? How might congestion pricing have felt like a solution?

If you knew your commute charges would help fund cleaner public transport options, would that change your opinion on congestion pricing?

How might businesses in charging zones be affected by congestion pricing, and do you think their concerns are valid?

Imagine a future where city centers are free from traffic thanks to congestion pricing; what positive and negative effects do you foresee?

The repairs should cities reduce traffic as transmission road works

If certain roads cost money to use during peak times, what alternative transportation methods might you consider?

What are your thoughts on paying extra to drive in busy areas if the money was used to improve public transportation?

Imagine your daily commute cost more because of traffic charges; how might that change your travel habits?

How would you propose balancing the need to reduce city congestion with ensuring fair access for all income levels?