Tolls used to keep traffic moving are also the most fair to low income residents. Continue reading Dynamic tolls on highways the fairest of them all
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Drivers can’t pay enough on popular Florida toll way
A Florida toll way has been so popular with drivers that the price to use it has repeatedly hit a politically-imposed cap. Continue reading Drivers can’t pay enough on popular Florida toll way
Dynamic roads cure traffic woes
Singapore’s congestion charge should serve as a template in how to keep traffic moving. Continue reading Dynamic roads cure traffic woes
Pay increases burning a hole through Toronto’s finances
A recent pay hike won by Toronto’s firefighters is almost double inflation and ignores the City’s arguments that it simply can’t afford it. Continue reading Pay increases burning a hole through Toronto’s finances
Why we should bury the Scarborough subway idea
The proposed subway to Scarborough will create another white elephant project that will only deliver higher taxes and less reliable service. Continue reading Why we should bury the Scarborough subway idea
Finally, parking spots at the right price
A new program in San Francisco is making sure drivers never have to circle a city block in search of a parking spot. Continue reading Finally, parking spots at the right price
A lesson from Washington D.C. on private toll roads
Washington D.C.’s decision to allow a private operator to build and operate dynamic toll lanes is the type of thinking needed to tackle congestion in Toronto. Continue reading A lesson from Washington D.C. on private toll roads
City Hall scared of a food truck revolution
Toronto’s politicians are doing what they can to ensure the food truck revolution doesn’t make its way to Toronto. Continue reading City Hall scared of a food truck revolution
Bringing the market to Toronto’s congested highways
It’s time to introduce dynamic pricing on the city’s highways in order to relieve congestion, writes Brady Yauch. Continue reading Bringing the market to Toronto’s congested highways
TTC passes on opportunity to take over money-losing bike program
The TTC is right to deny City Hall’s request to take over the city’s struggling bike-sharing program, writes Brady Yauch. Continue reading TTC passes on opportunity to take over money-losing bike program
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