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Give up your car and get £100
David Williams, Evening Standard
05.12.07
Drivers are being encouraged to give up their cars - with an offer of
£100 to put towards a bicycle.
The scheme has been launched by Islington council, which wants to
slash carbon emissions in the borough.
It will give a voucher for £100 - enough to buy a basic bike - to any
resident who does not renew their annual parking permit, which cost up
to £200 for vehicles with large engines, so-called "gas-guzzlers".
Alternatively, motorists will be offered membership of a car club
giving them 24-hour access to a small fleet of cars shared with
hundreds of other residents and businesses.
Lucy Watt, Islington's executive member for environment, said the
council hoped the rewards would encourage people to get rid of their
cars.
She said: "Climate change is high on the agenda for many people in
Islington and we want to support people in making greener lifestyle
choices.
"Encouraging good behaviour rather than telling people how to live
their lives is a more effective way of achieving lasting change. Most
people find they don't need a vehicle in central London as the public
transport is so good and you can walk to the local shops and
restaurants.
Give up your car and get £100
David Williams, Evening Standard
05.12.07
Drivers are being encouraged to give up their cars - with an offer of
£100 to put towards a bicycle.
The scheme has been launched by Islington council, which wants to
slash carbon emissions in the borough.
It will give a voucher for £100 - enough to buy a basic bike - to any
resident who does not renew their annual parking permit, which cost up
to £200 for vehicles with large engines, so-called "gas-guzzlers".
Alternatively, motorists will be offered membership of a car club
giving them 24-hour access to a small fleet of cars shared with
hundreds of other residents and businesses.
Lucy Watt, Islington's executive member for environment, said the
council hoped the rewards would encourage people to get rid of their
cars.
She said: "Climate change is high on the agenda for many people in
Islington and we want to support people in making greener lifestyle
choices.
"Encouraging good behaviour rather than telling people how to live
their lives is a more effective way of achieving lasting change. Most
people find they don't need a vehicle in central London as the public
transport is so good and you can walk to the local shops and
restaurants.