Originally Posted by
bike2math
Those of you who commute around toll roads though (particularly the super expensive $4+ ones), do you find that the price forces more traffic onto the surface streets?
Not at all. The regular roads are at capacity already and have been for years. I'd say that demand for the toll road is inelastic based on the distance you need to commute. For me, I'm going from one suburb to another, so I never take them. If I were heading into the city I would not even consider it a choice.
Originally Posted by
bike2math
does it drive up the average speed on surface streets?
During rush hour(s) here, you're lucky to average 30 regardless of the speed limit. I'm 10 miles from the office on the MUP and 13 on the streets. I've yet to make the drive faster than I can pedal it.