Category Archives: Toll roads

Energy Probe’s Executive Director Lawrence Solomon in Maclean’s article on road tolling

Posted on January 12, 2011 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(Jan. 12, 2011) Lawrence Solomon was mentioned in Andrew Coyne’s feature for Maclean’s about road congestion in Canada and the possibility of road tolls as a solution. Continue reading →

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Toronto’s Rush Hour Commute One Of The World’s Worst Says Maclean’s Magazine

Posted on January 11, 2011 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(Jan. 11, 2010) Energy Probe’s Executive Director Lawrence Solomon tells Citytv that the best way for Toronto to solve its gridlock problem is to introduce road tolling. Continue reading →

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How to solve congestion: Own the roads!

Posted on April 17, 2010 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(April 17, 2010) Under a new U.K. think tank plan, every citizen would own a share of the country’s roads. This would benefit them… and the economy. Continue reading →

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In praise of toll roads

Posted on April 10, 2010 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(April 10, 2010) When the mayor of a car-reliant suburban municipality calls for road tolls, you pay attention. When that mayor is Mississauga’s legendary Hazel McCallion, you sit straight up in your seat. Continue reading →

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Good tolls, bad tolls

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Other News Sources

(November 28, 2008) The Greater Toronto Area needs a gazillion dollars to fund Metrolinx, a mega mega transportation system of light rail, commuter trains, subways, highways, roads, and bicycle paths designed to reach every ward in an 8,000 square kilometre operating region approaching six million people. Continue reading →

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