If you want a one-sentence sumary of why Auckland's transport system isn't one, try this:
Transport committee chair Richard Simpson said the number of cars "eating" Auckland was insane."Insane" may be the very word to describe Mr Simpson. May I recommend Andrew Galambos to Mr Simpson:
A traffic jam is a collision between free enterprise and socialism. Free enterprise produces automobiles faster than socialism can build roads and road capacity.LINKS: Council votes for closer look at tolling - NZ Herald
Charging cars to enter Auckland: A bad idea - Not PC
TAGS: Auckland, Economics
2 comments:
The problem is that it makes economic sense to charge more at congested times, but also LESS at off peak times - and council's couldn't run this if they tried, since there are several councils plus Transit. NONE of the options considered are optimal by a long shot, and the best technology was discounted by the less than fully competent consultant. By the way I'm about to call you about beer.
Did you make a submission?
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