Peak Toll Pricing: Does it Work?
Peak toll pricing helps pay for roads, but does not help reduce congestion according to the nternational Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association. Two case studies:
- Los Angeles County’s Metro uses peak toll pricing, which can cost $15 for 11 miles. Their peak toll priced lanes often become so congested, that the lanes are closed for periods of time.
- Atlanta uses peak toll pricing and is considering approaching the 270 drivers that use the peak pay toll lanes 5 days a week to switch their work schedules. Georgia is also implementing toll credits for transit users and for carpoolers.
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