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<p>We are determined to deliver better journeys for drivers and cut congestion. Lane
rental enables councils to charge utilities companies for carrying out works on the
busiest roads at the busiest times, to encourage them to keep disruption to a minimum
on the local road network.</p><p> </p><p>Regulations and guidance were introduced
in 2012 and led to the introduction of pioneer schemes by Transport for London in
2012 and Kent County Council in 2013. Charges were also applied under these schemes
to the highway authority’s own maintenance works. The Department for Transport published
an independent evaluation of the schemes in March 2016, which is attached for ease.</p><p>
</p><p>The report is being used by the Department alongside other information to formulate
options for the future of lane rental schemes. These are likely to be subject to consultation
during 2017.</p>
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