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View Poll Results: How can we deal with the growing issue of crossing Halifax Harbour?
New Bridge (Third Crossing) 32 40.51%
Expand existing Mackay Bridge 2 2.53%
Total Replacement of a Current Bridge 6 7.59%
Tunnel 22 27.85%
More or Faster Ferries 15 18.99%
Leave it alone and use better mass transit options 21 26.58%
Other 2 2.53%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 79. You may not vote on this poll

 

 
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Old Posted Mar 31, 2012, 2:49 PM
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There's no shortage of examples across America that demonstrate that increasing traffic capacity doesn't solve anything in the long run. We need to better address the root of the problem.
Yep. There's a common motto quoted by traffic planners that says "Widening roads to solve traffic congestion is like loosening your belt to cure obesity."

Perhaps it's time to put the HRM on a diet.
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