I think deerfoot could be greatly improved by implementing ramp metering, a carpool lane as the third lane, and allow people to pay a density based toll to use the third lane. Seattle on the I5 has a set up like this.
This allows people a free option, encourages reducing the number of cars on the road, and allows people to pay extra for a reduced commute time. Ramp metering is also critical to improve flow it puts space between the merging cars and reduces the volume on deerfoot itself. The first target would be the ramp at southland and probably memorial in both directions.
The other problem with tolls is that they don't tax the people who cause sprawl the most. They only tax those living on the outskirts even if they happen to live in a Condo.
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