Mahi a Rongo | The Helen Clark Foundation’s Post

Joyously nerding out at the Mahi a Rongo | The Helen Clark Foundation webinar on Congestion Charging today With 'time of use' charging (aka congestion charging) featuring in the 2024 NLTP and the promise of supporting legislation this year, I’m keeping a close eye on updates to see what’s ahead. I really valued the diversity of perspectives shared by the panelists—each offering thoughtful insights into this evolving topic. Time of use charging feels like a perfect candidate for #techsolves as we move into an era of smart cars, smarter road networks, and on-demand transport options. The idea of roads with fixed purposes and static lanes increasingly feels outdated. Why aren’t road networks transitioning into more dynamic, flexible spaces? Imagine traffic flow, footpath/road boundaries, and lane directions adjusting in real time as part of an interconnected, adaptive system. Time of use charging could play a pivotal role within this vision—helping influence when and how people travel, while creating a more efficient and sustainable transport ecosystem. Exciting times ahead... Mehmet A. Kali Mercier Nadine Dodge Eric Crampton