Carpool lane consideration

Carpool lane consideration Regional politicians consider carpool lanes as a possible solution for traffic congestion on major commuter routes in the Edmonton area.

Regional politicians consider carpool lanes as a possible solution for traffic congestion on major commuter routes in the Edmonton area.

The stretch of QE2 highway between Leduc and Edmonton is under consideration for a “high occupancy vehicle lane.” Other routes being looked at are Baseline Road, the Sherwood Park Freeway, and a portion of 65 Avenue in Leduc.

The carpool lane may be restricted to vehicles with “at least a specified minimum number of occupants,” with a strong recommendation of two or more passengers.

The Capital Region’s Transit Committee commissioned a report on carpool lanes last year. A variety of other issues will be discussed later this morning by the Capital Region Board that includes mayors and councillors from municipalities across the region.