04-28-2004, 04:25 PM
We have them here in Toronto, too. They are on main streets (not on the freeways or highways) and are applicable during rush hours only. The main rationale was to keep a lane somewhat open for the city buses during that time frame, but the secondary objective was to get people to carpool to get into the city for work.
As far as I can notice, it does seem to aid the city buses considerably to keep moving along. I cannot say anything about the secondary objective.
However, as you say, if the law benefits you, why not avail yourself of it? I virtually never drive during rush hours without at least two children in the car with me on their way to some activity of theirs. Hence, I always get to use the HOV lanes with impunity. B)
As far as I can notice, it does seem to aid the city buses considerably to keep moving along. I cannot say anything about the secondary objective.
However, as you say, if the law benefits you, why not avail yourself of it? I virtually never drive during rush hours without at least two children in the car with me on their way to some activity of theirs. Hence, I always get to use the HOV lanes with impunity. B)
And you may call it righteousness
When civility survives,
But I've had dinner with the Devil and
I know nice from right.
From Dinner with the Devil, by Big Rude Jake
When civility survives,
But I've had dinner with the Devil and
I know nice from right.
From Dinner with the Devil, by Big Rude Jake