The Costa Rican government and officials have been working around the clock in trying to figure out the best measures to adopt in order to reduce fuel consumption. From restoring the Metro Train back in 2005 to cutting down vehicle transit, Costa Ricans have had to learn to adapt quickly to all the changes.
However, the government has been nice enough to carry part of the financial burden as well as make some changes of their own.
Locals have recently received the good news that the two busiest tolls will remain closed for the main part of the day thus reducing traffic jams and excessive fuel consumption. The tolls that will remain closed are the General Canas toll and the Prospero Fernandez toll.
The General Canas Highway toll is located on the route from San Jose to Alajuela. This is one of the most transited highways due to its access to the Juan Santamaria International Airport and mayor beaches in the North and Central Pacific.
The Prospero Fernandez Highway toll is located on the route from San Jose to Santa Ana. This route is widely used due to its access to the Multiplaza Mall, Cima Hospital and business centers towards the western side of town.
The toll towards Alajuela will allow free access from 7am to 7pm Monday through Friday and from 10am to 1:30pm on Saturdays. The toll towards Santa Ana will allow free access from 7am to 9:30pm Monday through Friday and from 11am to 1:30pm.
Other alternatives being studied by the government at the time is the tax reduction on diesel. This alternative is still being debated by congress.
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