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So, this is the first I've heard of this. Are there any interesting economic details as to why the Canadians are willing to pay for the whole thing? Growing up
by aculver 14y ago
So, this is the first I've heard of this. Are there any interesting economic details as to why the Canadians are willing to pay for the whole thing?
Growing up in Hamilton, having family in Windsor, and frequently visiting the Detroit area, it was clear that the U.S. bound truck traffic heading over the Ambassador produced totally insane backups. (Similar backups regularly exist for the Blue Water Bridge a little further north in Sarnia.)
- dchichkov 14y agoI'd guess Canadians are interested in collecting tolls :)
- bbaker 14y agoThe Canadian auto industry (as well as the American one) feels that the friction caused by the current congestion is slowing down their industry enough that it's worthwhile, even to pay for it in full. The gov't feels the same way. At this point, parts make many crossings as they're built into finished cars - the industry in Ontario and Michigan is completely intertwined.