The Bompenger in Hammerfest does not arouse such extreme reactions as in the case of, for example, Stavanger or Oslo. Residents of the city there agree to pay the fee both when entering and exiting the city center. Nevertheless, some residents do not like the transparency of the implementation of this project. He is also accused of a lack of social justice.
“We have more space in winter”
Bompenger at Hammerfest does not arouse extremes emotions among some of the inhabitants. One of them - Christoffer Ydstie - asked by NRK.no Fr. Tolls, he said: “On a positive note is to get rid of trucks from the city center. Thanks to that it is more space on the roads in winter ”.
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Bompenger in Hammerfest on the road
Income derived from bompenger at Hammerfest will be allocated for implementation important road investments. They are demanded by the residents themselves, who say that the road traffic was transferred from city center the tunnel is a hit idea. Road investments at Hammerfest, they are expected to amount to NOK 1,9 billion and the largest of them will start in 2020.
“I don't understand the confusion.”
Mayor of Hammerfest - Alf E. Jakobsen - does not hide his surprise at the protests that break out in connection with boomer in other towns. “I'm a bit surprised. If we think about the environment, we should also take into account the costs tolls for the use of roads” – he says in an interview with NRK.no – “People see the need to relieve road traffic in cities, which has become more and more intense in recent years,” he adds.
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Bompenger in Hammerfest does not suit everyone
Bompenger at Hammerfest However, not all residents are satisfied. Frode Myrhol founded the organization "Nei til mer bompenger" (translation: "No to road tolls"), which operates in this city. In his opinion there is a fundamental difference between paying tolls and having them paid investment.
– “Were the residents informed about the location of the project? new bus stop? What are the tariffs? The answers to these questions are key, and theirs None strains strength inhabitants," says Myrhol in an interview with NRK.no - "If bompenger at Hammerfest would only be charged in the tunnel, it would be less problematic for drivers than charging all motorists, ”he adds.
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Objections in the City Council
Thing bompenger at Hammerfest it also causes differences in the City Council. Arne Myrseth - the only councilor from the Progressive Party - represents opposing minority road tolls. In her opinion, this project does not guarantee social justice. Within its framework, it imposes itself to all drivers in Hammerfest paying road tolls, which will be allocated to investments that do not bring any benefits to the city.
The discussion is calmer [COMMENTARY]
Bompenger at Hammerfest it does not arouse such heated discussions as in other Norwegian cities. This is largely due to the size of both the city and the entire commune. Administrative unit is inhabited by nearly 10 thousand. residents. In such an intimate group it is easier for Fr. Dialogue with residents than in larger agglomerations.
As it turns out, even in such a small group city authorities it is not possible to reach all residents with the message. Lack of proper communication and public consultation causes growth dissatisfaction. This item should be streamlined by stewardsin order to be able to communicate more efficiently with their citizens.
