Request ID: FOI-0856-2223 Date published: 24 August 2022
You asked
What was the carbon footprint of the initial ULEZ, the subsequent expansion and the proposed expansion for 2023. By carbon footprint I would like to know: 1. The carbon footprint for the manufacture, installation and of each phase of the entire ULEZ infrastructure. 2. The annual carbon footprint for the running and maintenance of the ULEZ infrastructure. 3. What is the annual running cost of the ULEZ infrastructure. 4. What is the projected annual pollution and carbon footprint from construction and maintenance initiatives being undertaken by TFL. Total transparency in these schemes is an important aspect to show resources are being used responsibly.
We answered
Our ref: FOI-0856-2223/GH
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 30 June 2022 asking for information about ULEZ.
Your request has been considered under the requirements of the Environmental Information Regulations (EIRs) and our information access policy. I can confirm that we do hold some of the information you require.
We do not operate a separate, dedicated network of ULEZ cameras because, depending on their location, all of our cameras can be used to operate all our RUC schemes – which are the Central London Congestion Charging Scheme (CC), the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), the Greater London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and the Direct Vision Standards (DVS) and the HGV safety permit schemes.
While the cameras located in the central London zone were originally installed to monitor and enforce the CC, they now cover all RUC schemes. Cameras located outside the central London zone currently cover LEZ and DVS, and are also used to monitor and enforce the expanded ULEZ zone. In total, there are c.1500 cameras enforcing all schemes.
It is therefore not possible to identify the costs of the cameras specifically used for ULEZ enforcement, however the cost to deliver the ULEZ was c.£115m which covers the cost of supply and install of all additional cameras and signs, back office systems and communication upgrades, marketing campaigns and all project overheads.
