Abstract
There is an extensive conceptual framework and associated literature that goes to great length to describe the optimal approach to road pricing and financing, and although references may be made in this paper to these principals and issues, as noted, they do not represent the primary objective and focus of this paper. The paper has as its primary objective the consideration of what strategy or strategies could be used to optimize the use of a roadÆs capacity. This is particularly important when one takes into account the considerable variation of the availability of capacity through each day, month and season of the year. (A)