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Originally Posted by Stingray2004
I understand that. I know the area. And the GTA population. Perhaps I should put it this way. Metro Van has outdated (severely) 4-lane freeways. Brutally congested.
Perhaps we should just reduce the 18-lane 401 thru Mississauga back down to perhaps 6 or 8 lanes? Which will then `cause these commuters to utilize transit?
And perhaps the new Champlain Bridge in Montreal, across the St. Lawrence Seaway, should also be just a 4-lane drawbridge?
And perhaps the proposed new Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor and Detroit should also just be a 4-lane draw bridge?
Based on some the sentiments of other posters on here... that would be waaaaaayyyyy cool. But I have a background in transportation & logistics (understand highway design) and believe that I know better.
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The Lower Mainland's population is about 2.6 million.
The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area is about 6.6 million.
If the GTHA had 1/3 the population, then, the 401 could go back down to 6 lanes. (18/3=6)
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