Singapore's sophisticated solution to rush hour congestion, called "road pricing," is catching on in the U.S. Opponents say it promotes sprawl.
"Anyone driving to Singapore's business district during peak hours has to pay for the privilege. A sophisticated toll-collection system, introduced about four years ago, automatically deducts charges from a prepaid smart card, mounted on the dashboard, that works like a telephone card. The charges range from about 30 cents to $3.30, depending on traffic and time of day.Singapore's high-tech deterrent â?? known as road pricing â?? is based on the theory that the best way to control traffic is through a driver's pocketbook. The strategy is catching on in the United States..."
Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan
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