Posted Aug 14, 2014, 1:40 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
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A truck tunnel probably couldn't make enough money to cover its construction cost. The study should look at the option of allowing cars to use it for a toll, which should increase revenue. There's people who would be willing to pay $2 to cross the river faster even though King Edward is free. We could also make King Edward less car-oriented after the tunnel is built with steps like narrowing it, adding segregated cycle tracks, more stop signs, etc. that would further incentivize using the tunnel and paying that toll.
Can it pay for itself? I have no idea. Hopefully the EA looks at all the options.
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