For example, similar electronic road pricing programs have been begun in Singapore and Toronto. Roadway provision should be de-politicized. Electronic road pricing would provide the opportunity to de-politicize the provision of roadway capacity. Segments of the region could be franchised to private firms for a limited period of time through competitive procurements. Roadway operators would be regulated as public utilities, in a manner similar to traditional electric utility or telephone regulation.
Market developments assist in controlling travel demand.
At the same time, market innovations promise to assist in easing traffic congestion, such as on-board navigation systems, collision avoidance systems and telecommuting. Finally, commuters accommodate their commuting habits to the greater congestion. Average travel times have increased little, despite the much greater congestion and limited new highway capacity. Objective and realistic choices should be presented to Atlanta residents. Once the New Vision is developed, it can be presented to the state legislature and the people.