The best way to manage the growing traffic problem on Fresno-Clovis area’s urban highway system might be to add toll lanes — though it will not happen fast or on a cheap budget.
A new study presented Friday to the Fresno Council of Governments, the region’s transportation planning agency, found congestion has ramped up since the COVID pandemic. The study focused on highways 41, 180 and 168 and ranked the traffic-managing potential of various lane additions and conversions.
Adding an extra lane for drivers willing to pay a toll was the highest-ranking option on each highway…