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Post by Mark Dewdney on Apr 22, 2010 12:18:31 GMT -5
When it comes to tolls on ALL roads, I’m not in favour. Let's just get that out of the way; we need to be good neighbours to the 905ers too, not just worry about our own back yard. Being provincial is not the way to re-secure the co-operation of Uncle Dalton et al.
So, I'm not in favour of taxing the entire 401, DVP, Gardiner, etc., etc.
However, if one was to provide an alternate rush-hour route (even just one lane, not one in each direction, inbound in the mornings, cleared in the eleven am to 1pm time, then outbound in the evenings) that’s something I’d use. It would have to be reasonably priced (say less than a transit fare per trip) but I would pay $2 per day ($50 per month max) to use that “true express” lane.
Before you start yelling that the ETR has proven that doesn't work; The problem with the 407 is that it isn’t really a “high-volume” target; yes, 905ers coming in COULD use it, but it’s not the optimal placement.
Something running right down the middle of the DVP (just off the top of my head, and yes, I know there would be serious construction & infrastructure issues, but it beats a tunnel, ask Bostononians) would advertise itself; imagine being stuck in gridlock, then seeing some grinning fool zooming along past you whilst you suck exhaust.
For me, this gives choice, which is a HUGE deal; forced to use alternatives, some consumers will refuse, and the existing problem snowballs. Give us a choice, and some of us will opt for the “new” method, if only to try it out – at least it’s got the benefit of novelty.
So? Am I full of it? Good idea? Bad idea? Why? Read more columns to see what else I think transit could do.
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Post by justabiker on Jul 19, 2010 10:47:27 GMT -5
I could see a $2.75 each way (should not be cheaper then TTC) for people that live in Toronto, ( with $60 credit per year, as we pay to own a car in Toronto)and $3.50 for Non local residents, Max fee per day of $7.00 per day used, this covers 401,DVD, 427, 409, and a Toronto drivers get a credit if they use 407?
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Post by ms on Sept 13, 2010 15:56:23 GMT -5
Can Toronto tax the series 400 highways? I was under the impression that this was under provincial jurisdiction.
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