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Originally Posted by Muta
Isn't the idea that a HOT lane would exist, and that you don't have to pay a toll to use the road unless you want to use that specific lane? Basically, if you hate traffic, go into that lane and pay $5.
One benefit is public transit ridership would increase as people become more budget-conscious with their traveling habits, thereby generating more income on that front.
I'm not for complete toll roads (as exist in the US), but I do think some kind of fee for people living outside the City of Calgary that use our infrastructure everyday is intriguing.
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So the HOT lane would use one of those overhead "toll booth" and the user has a pre-paid readable device on their windshield. There need for old shool "bricks and mortar" toll booth is gone. I know that in the states these exist.