Traffic levels were cut, congestion was reduced and revenue was raised for public transport improvements.
BUT he seems to link that to public transport improvements.
Subject to public approval, the charge would have started in 2006, following various transport improvements.
In 2003 the concessions were reported to be worth £58million, reducing the funding for transport improvements to £900million.
It also expressed concern at the implementation timetable along with the likelihood of receiving the required public transport improvements.
There are proposals for transport improvements in the south of the borough where the population is expected to rise.
A further 12,000 jobs could be created if it is accompanied by a wider package of regional transport improvements, Centro says.
Except, that is, for the lucky ones who will benefit from the 35 new transport improvements pledged in the Autumn Statement.
Here is our round-up of the top 10 property hot spots touched by the Chancellor's transport improvements.
The original bridge was built in 1905 and was its major transport improvements in his time.