Here there may be many and expensive tolls in Tromso – NRK

NPRA proposes to build up to 18 booms on Tromsø as it will cost 30 million to pass during peak hours. It is necessary when motorists will finance the building of roads in Tromso with 350 million a year.

Today Wednesday sent NPRA out a preliminary proposal for financing the development of the Transport Network Tromso, which will cost 800 billion (see fact box).

in the proposal there are six suggestions for placement of tolls in and around the city of Tromsø, which together will collect between 240-350 million a year.

at the end of May this year, the municipal council in Tromso introducing tolls. One of the reasons is to avoid traffic increases when its population grows. Moreover tolls essential for any urban environment agreement.

In the proposals which have been prepared, it is stated that the Road Administration considers it unacceptable to continue the current system of fuel tax because it will involve estimated increase of 15 to 20 million per liter, in addition to that it will probably lead to substantial trade leakage to surrounding municipalities.

When politicians deciding which placement toll booths should have, they should also ensure that they choose the option they believe provides the most equitable distribution of costs on those who use the road network.

Option 1

Option 1 with three toll plazas at the main thoroughfares of Tromsøya will provide 240 million Kriner in annual revenue from an estimated 46,000 cars. They propose to require 15 million in lavtrafikktider and 30 million in congestion, which will provide NOK 240 million in revenue, or alternatively 50 million in rush hour traffic and 25 million outside, which will provide 260 million. The third payment option is flat fare of 40 million, which will provide 270 million in revenue. Road Administration estimates that such an organization of toll plazas will provide 3 percent reduction in car traffic. The paper writes that this is the worst option, since there is only traffic to and from the island who pays, while internal traffic exempted.

Option 2

Chopped better option 2, with 11 toll plazas. Here, toll stations lie along the top of the island itself and one on across the North Island. The tariffs proposed added respectively 10 or 20 million in lavtrafikk, and 20 or 40 million during rush hour. Revenues from this proposal will be between 220-370 million a year, based on 63,000 paying cars.

Option 3

By establishing tolls around relief centers, traffic to and from Jekta and UiT UNN bear the costs. With six fare zones and 14 bars, this option will provide between 260 and 350 million in revenue. Then proposed a flat rate of 15 or 25 million, alternatively congestion price of 30 crowns and 15 outside. Road Administration estimates that option 3 will provide traffic decrease of 6 percent.

Option 4

This option is similar to Option 3, with the difference that it established a payment zone in The cross which also allows traffic between Giæverbukta and Breivika must contribute. Costs for motorists alike option 3, the same is possible income – but in 1500 several motorists contribute.

Option 5

The last two alternatives considering NPRA to be the best, that they that allows users believe it is the most equitable distribution of costs on those who use the road network. Seven zones and a total of 15 bars will provide an income of around 340 million when it costs 30 kroner to pass during peak hours and 15 outside. Payment zone over Tromsø, as in option 4, is removed, but will involve the closure of two roads and tolls in residential streets.

Option 6

The last option provides a “fine zoning”, and similar option 5 in section and tariffs, but with a section on the island. With a total of 18 bars and 8 zones, expected annual earnings of 250 million paid by 86,500 motorists. This and option number 5 can cause seven percent traffic reduction, estimates NPRA.