Polluting cars and trucks could be taxed and face strict parking restrictions so that Australia can meet its greenhouse gas emissions targets.
Other key changes are needed to decarbonise transport, such as creating a road pricing scheme that charges vehicles for kilometres travelled and high emissions, Austroad's program manager for transport network operations Richard Delpace said. Austroads also called on planning authorities and local governments to consider parking restrictions for inefficient vehicles in order to support the take-up of electric vehicles and encourage more pedestrian spaces.polluting cars "As well as penalties, incentives could also be considered such as reduced parking costs which also potentially [limits] additional kilometres travelled," the report stated.
A Transport Department spokesman said the government had "no plans to add a new tax on heavy vehicles or restrict access to car parking across Victoria”.
Honestly, we've been talking about this for 30 years. It's not hard. Tax CO2 emissions and use the funds to subsidise clean efficient transport. Give priority to trams and trains and make it safe for bicycles to access the road network.
Look at big business they pollute more but pay no tax
(smug/) NOT MINE, BECAUSE IT'S ELECTRIC! (/smug)