Congestion pricing is a system where drivers are charged a fee to enter certain high-traffic areas during peak times, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and pollution. Proponents argue that it effectively reduces traffic and emissions while generating revenue for public transportation improvements. Opponents argue that it unfairly targets lower-income drivers and may simply shift congestion to other areas.
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Response rates from 1.6k Ontario voters.
41% Yes |
59% No |
41% Yes |
59% No |
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Unique answers from Ontario voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9RC97PL7mos7MO
No, but promote high efficiency transit to reduce congestion
@B2JKHRW2wks2W
No, encourage employers to implement work from home policies and remote solutions in these cities instead
@B2BMK7B4wks4W
Yes, but only for highly congested areas, & make exceptions for fuel-efficient & low/zero emissions vehicles.
@B29BM444wks4W
The last thing we need is more taxes, we the people have already paid for these roads and the maintenance through taxes, build better transit systems, bike lanes etc
@9ZCHMWG3mos3MO
The issue is a lack of public transportation infrastructure- congestion pricing will only increase economic pressure on citizens who are forced to drive on their communte
@9ZC74X63mos3MO
Yes, introduce congestion pricing for single commuter vehicles so that vehicles that are used for delivering goods and service can do it more cost effectively and quicker.
@9YNMQD93mos3MO
I support congestion pricing in principle, as it has proven effective in cities with strong transit systems. However, without similar transit reliability and accessibility in Canadian cities, implementing congestion charges may unfairly burden commuters who lack viable alternatives. Before introducing congestion pricing, Canada should prioritize substantial improvements to public transit, ensuring it’s a realistic and accessible option for everyone. With a robust transit network in place, congestion pricing could then be an effective tool to manage traffic and reduce emissions.
@9YJ9RPL3mos3MO
No, there should be more emphasis on work-from-home whenever possible to reduce congestion and reduce pollution.
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