"As others have said..." you mean those living out east?

Just as many people here have pointed out all the growth, development, potential and opportunities in the west as well. Let's face it... people out east want the new range out there, people out west want it by them. However, if you want take the 407 out of the equation, then in the east you are solely relying on the 401, which (in the east or west) is a nightmare at the best of times. It ranks as one of the (if not '
the') busiest highways in North America... that is saying a lot when you take all of the US into account. I wouldn't want to rely on the 401
only to get to my club. Normal congestion aside, one accident - you're screwed, any construction - you're screwed, bad weather - you're screwed. Toronto also doesn't have the same great secondary routes cutting east and west like you find going from Etobicoke through Mississauga, Oakville and Burlington. Along with the 403 and QEW, are also hwy's 2 (Lakesore), 5 (Dundas) & 7 (Queen), and other roads like Upper Middle, Eglinton/Lower Base, Britannia, Derry, Steeles, etc. I've travelled these roads A LOT, well over a million kms worth, (and directed traffic over them as well) and one thing is for certain... bad traffic is
everywhere. The most you can hope for is to have as many alternate routes as possible, and in that regard, the west wins... hands down.