SASKATOON – In order to prepare for a population growth in Saskatoon, city council has been discussing an array of ideas to make sure traffic continues flowing smoothly: new bridges, dedicated rapid transit lanes, and what roads become high volume. Most recently, Ward 2 Coun. Pat Lorje brought up the idea of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on the University Bridge.
HOV, or carpool lanes, are popular in larger cities where a lane is dedicated to vehicles with more than one occupant, as well as transit and sometimes eco-friendly cars. The idea is that it encourages carpooling, and therefore relieves traffic congestion and reduces emissions.
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But how successful would these lanes be in the relatively car-dependant city of Saskatoon? Do you think the Bridge City needs dedicated HOV or carpool lanes?
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