It also means less productivity and presents a barrier to growth. According to the Greater Toronto Services Board, over the next 20 years, the number of rush hour trips taken each day in the Greater Toronto Area is expected to jump by 50 per cent. And that's just rush hour. Traffic in goods is also increasing. A lot more truck traffic on GTA highways.
Many people think that's a nuisance.
But it's more than that. That's a lot of money. Traffic congestion also boosts fuel consumption and increases pollution. It means more accidents. It means slower response time for emergency vehicles.