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>>Thirdly, shouldn't the tolls be equal to the cost of public transportation,
>>that is either at the 2 zone or 3 zone rate?  The additional funds collected
>>could be used to upgrade the public transit system.  The net effect would
>>be to ease the traffic situation, reduce pollution, and provide considerable
>>employment thereby enhancing the quality of life for all citiizens 
>>of the lower mainland (including those who would continue to use their
>>vehicles to get to work or school).
>
>Tony, Tony, Tony, WAKE UP!  As a person who does artisan type deliveries in
>a small truck, who works on the North Shore, lives in Vancouver, and delivers
>to all over the lower mainland, I would be out of business if your toll
>scheme went into effect!

Would you?

I would think your cost of doing business would rise, and that as a smart
businessman you would pass that along to your customer, and/or write it off
on your taxes as a cost of doing business.

You may also be forced to optimize your deliveries (depending on your business
strategy). This would in turn be good for our transportation infrastructure,
as it would decrease your mileage.

Remember that this toll would apply to your competitors as well, so I don't
really see how you would be put out of business.

If you are using the bridge/expressway/road more than some fellow who drives
to Whistler once a month, then you should pay more for the contruction and
maintenance of these roads (in my opinion - of course!).

Rob

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