Congestion Tax

In this weeks studio our group discussed the possible outcomes of a congestion tax imposed on the Brisbane  CBD. The positives would include:

• Less cars
• More pedestrian access
• Less noise and pollution
• Widening of footpaths, more bike lanes, etc
• New transport tech, products, etc
• Tax revenue used for new public transport
• Surge in inner city population (increase in residential development in response to higher demand)
• More social interaction

Possible scenarios and triggers as part of tute discussion:

1. Tax Introduced --> Public Reaction --> Effect on Business --> Advancement in Technology
2. New Invention (transport related) --> Cities worldwide embrace in attempts to reduce congestion --> Brisbane adopts and introduces congestion tax.
3. City comes to a standstill due to congestion --> Stunted economic progress causes city to respond --> Congestion tax or ban on private vehicles in inner city