Study on International Practices for Low Emission Zone and Congestion Charging

This research paper by the World Resources Institute and the Beijing Transportation Institute examines Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and Congestion Charging (CC) practices in London, Singapore, and Stockholm to provide recommendations for Chinese cities seeking to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution.

• The World Resources Institute and Beijing Transportation Institute analyzed the implementation of LEZ and CC policies in London, Singapore, and Stockholm, focusing on areas such as scheme design, technology, public communication, and policy effects to inform practices in China.
• The paper provides specific recommendations for the Chinese national government to align local LEZ/CC schemes with national transportation strategies and support them through legislation and regulation.
• Recommendations for municipal governments in China include setting clear objectives, conducting detailed studies on fees and targets, dedicating revenues to transportation improvements transparently, using field-proven technologies, implementing effective public communication, and developing complementary travel alternatives before implementation.

APA

World Resources Institute (n.d.). Study on International Practices for Low Emission Zone and Congestion Charging. https://www.wri.org/research/study-international-practices-low-emission-zone-and-congestion-charging

Chicago

World Resources Institute. Study on International Practices for Low Emission Zone and Congestion Charging. n.d. https://www.wri.org/research/study-international-practices-low-emission-zone-and-congestion-charging.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{worldresourcesinstitutendstudy, author = {{World Resources Institute}}, title = {{Study on International Practices for Low Emission Zone and Congestion Charging}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, url = {https://www.wri.org/research/study-international-practices-low-emission-zone-and-congestion-charging}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }