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Curbing Gridlock: Peak-Period Fees to Relieve Traffic Congestion -- Special Report 242 (1994)
Transportation Research Board (TRB)

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CURBING GRIDLOCK: Peak-Period Fees To Relieve Traffic Congestion

off,” a user with a low value of time could be “bought off.” The concept has obvious appeal for overcoming political problems but should be studied further to determine its feasibility.

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