Transportation Futures - Upcoming road pricing conference, November 13
One thing missing from the Metrolinx RTP, and more specifically the
accompanying Investment Strategy, is the discussion of implementing
road pricing. It seems as if this was too big a political pill to
swallow at this point in time. While TCAT is disappointed to hear this
news, we're inspired that the discussion is still going on. Please see
the notice below about an upcoming road pricing conference.
Transportation Futures:
Ontario's Inaugural Road Pricing ForumDate: Thursday, November 13, 2008
Location: Hart House at the University of Toronto
Traffic congestion. Lost time. Crumbling roads. Increasing emissions. Few transportation choices.
Most Canadians agree that there is an urgent need to bring
predictability and ease of mobility to the country's transportation
network -- especially near large urban centres. Can road pricing play a
role in improving mobility, air quality and the state of the nation's
transportation infrastructure? Or is it just a cash grab?To answer these questions, the non-partisan Transportation
Futures Forum will showcase how several countries have dealt with road
pricing issues related to policy development, public acceptance,
technology, governance and investment. They include:
- London's Congestion Charging Scheme
- France's Variable Tolling System
- Germany's Satellite-based Toll Collection System for Heavy Trucks
- Oregon's VMT-Based Road Charging Pilot Project
- Holland's "Different Payment for Mobility" Plan
A round table of local experts will be on hand to assess which
of these road pricing approaches might be best for the Ontario context
and when the time might be right for implementation - if ever. And your
participation with over 150 decision makers, transportation
practitioners, land use planners, business leaders, academic
researchers and NGO representatives will make this event truly
interactive and educational!
For more information or to register click here
