Singapore's Rush Hour Solution Catching On In U.S.

Singapore's sophisticated solution to rush hour congestion, called "road pricing," is catching on in the U.S. Opponents say it promotes sprawl.

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August 14, 2001, 5:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"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 Ã¢?? known as road pricing Ã¢?? 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

FULL STORY: Relief for Rush Hour: Pay as You Go

Monday, August 13, 2001 in The New York Times

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