"Despite the fits and starts, I believe Canada can still be a congestion-pricing model for North America. Toronto is the obvious place to begin, but these programs also make sense in smaller urban centres and suburbs." - Reece Martin
h/t @macleans.bsky.social https://macleans.ca/society/how-to-fix-canadas-traffic-problem/
h/t @macleans.bsky.social https://macleans.ca/society/how-to-fix-canadas-traffic-problem/
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Each ward is colour coded.
Yellow $5
Orange $15
Red $30
https://felt.com/map/What-Should-It-Cost-to-Drive-and-Park-in-Toronto-yo1KlR9AiRqCmLc0V9BDFjaA?loc=43.72778,-79.37061,12.07z&share=1
Model it after London https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/congestion-charge#:~:text=The%20Congestion%20Charge%20is%20a,Sat%2DSun%20and%20bank%20holidays.
Thoughts?
Sadly, it would be very few politicians that would be willing to take these steps.
It would be very costly for us, due to competitive kids sports, & games/practices from Vaughan to Pickering.