[twoNeurons]

I think you'll find that it depends on where people are going. People from South Vancouver and Burnaby will likely take the Alex Fraser if they're going to Surrey... but then again, most of them already probably do (who wants to go through downtown New West).

As for me, it's faster to take the #1 to Cloverdale... but I'll probably end up taking Boundary down to the Alex Fraser and the upgraded #10.

#1 via Port Mann and Kingsway Via Patullo are the same distance.

Boundary via Alex Fraser is 6km longer and about 10 minutes... or about 1/2 litre of fuel. Assuming the bridges will be tolled 24-hours, I'll probably take the Alex Fraser... however, if I'm going anywhere East of there, I'll be taking a tolled bridge.

I think tolling the Patullo is a really smart idea. With the SFPR connecting these areas so conveniently, a LOT of people would otherwise be getting off the highway at 176th to take the Patullo to avoid toll. This makes the Main route (#1) and the toll-free alternative (Alex Fraser) inconvenient enough to ward off toll-avoiders.

For most trips, the toll will be cheaper... even at TODAY'S gas prices.