Tag Archives: transportation

Lawrence Solomon: Smart roads are making new mass transit and expressways obsolete

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Lawrence Solomon

(September 5, 2013) Satellite technology tracks traffic along all routes, changing rates on the fly. Continue reading →

Posted in Public Transit, Toll Roads, Transportation | Tagged Computer Technology, congestion, highways, public transit, Singapore, toll roads, transportation | 2 Comments

Lawrence Solomon: Move into the fast lane

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Lawrence Solomon

(December 7, 2012) The U.S. has pioneered dynamic pricing of highway toll lanes. Continue reading →

Posted in Public Transit, Toll Roads | Tagged highways, Lawrence Solomon, markets, toll roads, transportation | 2 Comments

Lawrence Solomon: Transit competition

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Lawrence Solomon

(February 25, 2011) Energy Probe executive director Lawrence Solomon argues that Toronto should follow the UK’s example, and privatize the TTC. Continue reading →

Posted in Privatization, Transportation | Tagged Lawrence Solomon, PPP, privatization, public transit, Rob Ford, Toronto, transportation, TTC | 2 Comments

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

Posted on January 11, 2011 by energyprbe

(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 →