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Published 11/06/2009 by Intelligent Transport System


Helsinki votes to implement congestion charges

November 2009 The City of Helsinki Board has voted 8-6 in favour of introducing congestion charges for the Finnish capital. Previously, the plan had been rejected twice. Helsinki will now request Finlands Ministry of Transport and Communications to undertake new legislation...

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Congestion charges to be implemented in Helsinki
The City of Helsinki Board has voted 8-6 in favour of introducing congestion charges for the Finnish capital. The decision was made after the proposal had earlier ... - [11/06/2009 - IceNews - Daily News]

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