C-CHARGE D-DAY; But question on ballot set to confuse voters.Byline: BY STEPHEN WHITE MANCHESTER will vote on its controversial congestion charge congestion charge congestion n → City-Maut f congestion charge n → pedaggio da pagare per poter circolare in automobile nel centro di alcune città , introdotto per la prima volta a on December 11 - but the ballot form may confuse voters, it is claimed. The proposed form, which has been drawn up by top lawyer Sir Neil McIntosh Neil McIntosh is a British journalist working for Guardian Unlimited, The Guardian newspaper's website. He is head of editorial development (previously assistant editor), and has led its introduction of weblogs and podcasts in recent years. , does not make any direct reference to the wording of the question. She said it could confuse people about what they were voting for or against. Sir McIntosh's recommendation on the wording will go before the 10 leaders of Greater Manchester's councils for final approval on October 31. If approved, the form will be sent out with a closing date for votes of December 11. Under the congestion charge plan, which is expected to cost pounds 318m to set up, actual congestion charge. Instead, voters will be asked in the postal-only referendum: "Do you agree with the Transport Innovation Fund proposals?" And Susan Williams Susan Rene Bartholomew-Williams (born June 17, 1969 in Long Beach, California) is a triathlete from the United States. She competed at the second Olympic triathlon at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She placed third with a total time of 2:05:08.92. , leader of Trafford council, has criticised the motorists would have to pay to cross the M60 and a second ring around the city centre at peak times. A capped day pass of pounds 10 is proposed for drivers, such as some delivery vehicles which cross charging rings repeatedly at peak times. Sir McIntosh, who is an independent returning officer, said yesterday he believed his question was "fair, clear and balanced". He added: "In drawing it up I had to ensure that it accurately reflected fundamental aspects of the proposals and did not lead people in one direction or the other." A leaflet with brief details of the proposed pounds 3billion in transport improvements in the county, will be sent with the form. It will tell voters: "Please read the leaflet enclosed with the ballot papers, which provide details of the Greater Manchester TIF TIF Tagged Image File (file name extension) TIF Tax Increment Financing TIF Temporary Internet Files TIF Transport Innovation Fund (UK) TIF Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund proposal. "This involves both major investment in public transport improvements in Greater Manchester and a weekday, peak time-only congestion charge scheme. "Congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. charging would only be introduced after 80 per cent of public transport improvements are in place, and not before the summer of 2013." pounds 318M Expected cost to set up congestion charge scheme in Manchester pounds 10 Proposed capped day pass for drivers who repeatedly cross charging zones CAPTION(S): WARNING London congestion zone road sign; CONGESTION Traffic grinds to a halt in rush hour |
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