The everyday traffic gridlock as outlined in your editorial of November 1, has been a source of anger for many years to the travelling public. Its impact on productivity, absenteeism etc, has been well documented.
One simple solution to the problem, although not the only one, is to limit the number of cars on the road on a daily basis, using the number plates of the vehicles as the determining factor.
This would work by not allowing cars with number plates ending with a 1 or 2 on Mondays, 3 and 4 on Tuesdays and so on, to Friday. Taxis, buses and trade vehicles would be exempt.
I believe this system is used successfully in some major cities. Another deterrent would be the introduction of tolls on the two major highways, the income from which can go towards road and bridge maintenance. A $2 toll would bring in approximately half a million dollars each day. Again, taxis, buses and trade vehicles would be exempt.
Of course underlying all this is the need for an efficient public transport system.
Roger Henderson