The Gardiner Expressway in Toronto is facing severe congestion that doubles travel times during rush hour periods. A recent travel time analysis by the Toronto Region Board of Trade reveals that over five kilometres of the highway are severely congested, part of a larger problem affecting numerous downtown corridors. This gridlock is estimated to cost the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area $44.7 billion annually in economic and social value. The Board's president stresses the need for effective long-term solutions, urging action against this crisis. The report presents five key action areas, including reducing lane closures that affect 10% of the city's roads.
More than five kilometres of the Gardiner Expressway suffer from severe congestion, doubling travel times in Toronto during rush hour. This congestion is impacting the region's economy.
Negotiations about short-term fixes have failed; the region's congestion could cost $44.7 billion annually. Addressing gridlock is crucial for economic prosperity.
The task force recommends five areas of action to alleviate congestion, including reducing lane closures which currently affect about 10% of Toronto's streets.
Giles Gherson emphasized the urgency to tackle gridlock, stating, "In the face of unprecedented economic uncertainty, it is important to tackle a crisis that is holding us back."
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