| Topic: | Report: Ealing sees huge revenue surge from access restrictions | |
| Posted by: | Simon Montague | |
| Date/Time: | 22/02/26 12:08:00 |
| Resident Simon Higginson has unearthed fascinating data about how Ealing has raised huge extra revenue through school access restrictions. Like him, I support them in principle, but they are only morally justified if supported by clear evidence that journeys to school ARE safer - ie fewer casualties - (not just ‘feel’ safer), and the air IS cleaner (not just looks like it). Ealing has, so far as I’m aware, not yet published any evidence to support its original safety and environment ‘business case’ for these restriction (airy assertions from spokespeople and councillors don’t count), without which there can only be a strong suspicion that these restrictions don’t work other than to raise more money by introducing yet more traps for local motorists. Ealing say they do work; I say, as any business should in reviewing the success of its investments, then prove it. |