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Reducing traffic
As more poorly planned development occurs, traffic problems grow. Each year, we know more and more cars are on local highways big and small and the pressure for even more roads - paving over even more green space from wetlands to forests to working farms - grows, too. Imagine the impact that putting 140,000 more people on green space in Simcoe County alone will have on traffic, air and noise pollution and the quality of life. This isn't good for Lake Simcoe, smog or climate change and more traffic problems hurt the economy as well as goods, workers and tourists can't get around as efficiently as they would like. With 30,000 people commuting to the |
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But smart growth that directs development away from sensitive green space close to the water also allows for smarter traffic. It helps build sensible ways to get to Toronto such as trains or buses, and reduces the pressure to pave more green space to make more roads in a spiral of pavement, pollution and noise.
You can help protect green space, clean water and clean air by making little choices:
- If you work in Toronto , try GO Transit and pressure for more frequent service to Simcoe County. Carpooling with other people who work in the area also helps and both help save money on record-high gas prices, wear-and-tear on your vehicle and higher insurance rates.
- Try biking or walking to work if you live close by, or take public transit. Public transit passes are now tax-deductible.
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