"Starting Oct. 20, police will target what they say are the most congestion-causing violations. These include parking or stopping in prohibited areas, and cars stopping in the middle of an intersection, impeding oncoming traffic or "blocking the box." Jennifer van der Valk, senior vice-president of the Toronto Regional Board of Trade, said the move is good news. If we don't get things moving during rush hour we're just going to sustain this economic crisis," she said."
"As reported by the CBC in April, traffic congestion costs the Greater Hamilton and Toronto Area over $44 billion a year in economic and social value. This includes economic impact like delays in transporting goods, or reducing the efficiency of workers, and social impacts such as increased stress, and reduced wellbeing for residents. Police say failure to follow traffic rules during the new enforcement period can result in tickets up to $615, or towing of vehicles if necessary."
Police will run a three-month downtown enforcement campaign beginning Oct. 20 targeting the most congestion-causing violations during 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. within the boundary of Bloor, Front, Bathurst, and Jarvis streets. Targeted offences include parking or stopping in prohibited areas and stopping in the middle of intersections, including "blocking the box." Enforcement can result in tickets up to $615 and towing of vehicles. The initiative aims to keep rush-hour lanes clear, improve traffic flow, and reduce commuter frustration. Traffic congestion in the Greater Hamilton and Toronto Area imposes over $44 billion a year in economic and social costs and requires longer-term solutions.
Read at www.cbc.ca
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