Update Announcement
The proposal was originally published on February 20, 2024 for 30 days with comment period ending March 21, 2024. On March 20, 2024 we extended the comment period for another 7 days (to March 28, 2024).
This consultation was open from:
February 20, 2024
to March 28, 2024
Proposal summary
The purpose of this legislative change is to add a measure to the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act (PTHIA) to prohibit Ontario from introducing any new tolling of provincially owned and/or operated highways.
Proposal details
The Government of Ontario:
Is helping to get shovels in the ground sooner on new roads, highways and public transit to reduce gridlock, help ensure we have housing for a growing population and move the province’s economy forward. Believes in supporting workers, families and businesses with policies that keep costs down and make life easier and more convenient, including banning new tolls on public highways.
Under this legislation, the province is proposing to amend an MTO statute, the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act (PTHIA), to prohibit Ontario from introducing any new tolls on provincial highways.
The legislative amendment may result in a more efficient use of existing provincial highways as barriers associated with travel costs are minimized.
Additionally, the amended legislation could help with reducing potential congestion impacts to neighbouring local roads, if drivers are seeking to avoid additional tolls on adjacent highways. This may help reduce transportation-related emissions by minimizing congestion.
Supporting materials
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438 University Ave., 12th floor
Toronto ,
ON
M5G 2K8
Canada
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Katerina Downard
438 University Ave
12th Floor
Toronto,
ON
M7A 1N3
Canada
Comment
Commenting is now closed.
The comment period was from February 20, 2024
to March 28, 2024