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Mobility Pricing Independent Commission launches phase 2 of public engagement

We have a better idea of how drivers in Metro Vancouver might be charged under the region's proposed mobility pricing model. Aaron McArthur has the details – Jan 16, 2018

TransLink’s Mobility Pricing Independent Commission has launched the second phase of its public engagement process for mobility pricing in Metro Vancouver.

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The online engagement, which outlines several examples of how distance-based charges or congestion point charges could be introduced to combat traffic congestion in the region, will run from Feb. 26 to March 14.

LISTEN: Round two of the mobility pricing commission’s public-engagement process is underway

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The online engagement platform presents short videos, maps, and pros and cons of a series of examples including:

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  • Maintaining, reducing or eliminating the fuel tax
  • Charging money based on distance driven
  • Charging money at certain congestion points.

In the first phase more than 6,000 residents and stakeholders shared their ideas on congestion and principles such as fairness and affordability.

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