The government does not plan on introducing a congestion charge or a tax on parking, Transport Minister Joe Mizzi said in Parliament during the budget debate this afternoon. The proposals had been made in a report to the government, but Mr Mizzi said they are not being considered. He also all but ruled out the reintroduction of the tram, saying he could not see how Malta's already congested roads could support the mechanism needed for a tram. Mr Mizzi said the former government had stopped work on the resurfacing of December 13 road because of the rain, while under the present government, work on the coast road continued through rain and an earthquake. Debate on funding for the Ministry of Transport and the Infrastructure was characterised by both sides in the House blaming each other for traffic congestion. In his speech Dr Mizzi said a new road bordering Malta Shipbuilding should be ready next year, replacing the temporary road through the Dock 7 area and supplementing the tidal lane. He said studies are being made in Naxxar road, Lija with a view to having two Valletta-bound lanes. The minister regretted that the GRTU had offered no help in removing heavy commercial...
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