Pricing It Right for Climate: Using Mobility Pricing to Drive Down Transport Emissions in Metro Vancouver and Montreal

Published by: David Suzuki Foundation and partners
Authored by: Jonn Axsen, Michael Wolinetz
Partners: Simon Fraser University’s START program

Climate solutions, Cities sustainable transportation, climate change

This study summarizes the evidence for effectiveness and best practices in road or mobility pricing policies, with a focus on Metro Vancouver and Montreal. It summarizes the available literature on mobility pricing. Social and sustainability benefits are considered, but deep greenhouse gas mitigation goals that align with Paris Agreement 2030 and 2050 targets are prioritized. The review focuses on cordon areas, fuel taxes and per kilometre fees and the potential for zero-emissions vehicle zones. Evidence for pricing effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, equity, political acceptability and implementation strategy are discussed. The study provides key considerations for developing road pricing policies for Metro Vancouver and Montreal.