Cost of the infrastructure for the extention to the ULES zone.
Request ID: FOI-0472-2223 Date published: 23 June 2022
You asked
I wonder if you could advise me of the cost of the installation of the infrastructure of the extended ULES zone in London from the central section in line with the existing Congestion Charge Zone to the zone encompasses by the North and South Circular Roads.
There is at least one sign and one camera on each junction on the inside of the zone along wirh those on certain trunk routes into London.
I have been unable to find mentioning of the cist in any publication.
We answered
Our ref: FOI-0472-2223/GH
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 27 May 2022 asking for information about the cost of the infrastructure for the extension to the ULEZ.
Your request has been considered under the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and our information access policy. I can confirm that we do hold the information you require.
The income and operating costs of the ULEZ scheme that went live in April 2019 has been published in one of our FOI responses available via https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-4257-1718 . The implementation costs for the expanded ULEZ are currently estimated to be between £120 million and £130 million. This cost includes improved access to public transport, staffing and the signs, cameras and back office systems needed to make the scheme operational. The Mayor and TfL have sought to deliver the infrastructure needed to operate the scheme in the most cost-effective way possible.
If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for some reason, please do not hesitate to contact me.
If you are not satisfied with this response please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
Yours sincerely
Graham Hurt FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
