NationMaster - Encyclopedia: February 17, 2003

February 17, 2003

London congestion charging begins: Motorists must pay £5 per day to enter central London. This attempt by the Transport for London group to reduce traffic density and pollution, and encourage use of public transport is being followed closely by cities around the world.

In Chicago, Illinois, a stampede at a south side nightclub kills at least 20 people.

February 17 is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. ... The white-on-red C marks all entrances to the Congestion Charge zone. ... Transport for London (TfL) is a government body responsible for the transport system in the City of London, the capital city of the United Kingdom. ... In many parts of the world traffic is generally organized, flowing in lanes of travel for a particular direction, with interchanges, traffic signals, or signage at intersectons to facilitate the orderly and timely flow of traffic. ... Pollution is the release of harmful environmental contaminants, or the substances so released. ... Skytrain Bangkok. ... Chicago, colloquially known as the Second City and the Windy City, is the third-largest city in population in the United States, following New York City and Los Angeles, and the largest inland city in the country. ...