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The viral post enumerated corresponding amounts – from free to Dh8 – based on
off and peak hours that would presumably take effect whenwould become
operational next month. Salik said the information was entirely inaccurate.
Managing the roads in Dubai is critical especially as the city’s population is
projected to hit 4 million by 2026. So, the question is: Can dynamic toll gate
pricing help decongest Dubai roads?
Dr Monica Menendez, associate dean of Engineering for Graduate Affairs at New
York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), told : “It is possible that – especially at the
beginning – some drivers change their behaviour in order to avoid the higher toll
prices.
They might choose to travel at different times, take alternative routes, use other
modes of transportation, or even cancel their trips altogether. If this occurs,
certain roads —particularly those with tolls — may experience reduced
congestion during those periods.”
“Dynamic toll prices could potentially take cars off the road,” she noted,
explaining: “If motorists change transportation modes or cancel their trips, and/or
reduce traffic during peak hours, and/or if motorists change their travel times to
avoid the higher toll prices.”
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