January 17, 2007
Tolls : Traffic dropping; come to the CAMPO meeting
Per Eye on Williamson, it appears that traffic is dropping on the toll roads here in Central Texas...
that’s a drop in 48 - 60% usage. If the roads don’t produce like the “consulting firms” said then it’s hello Denver and higher tolls to make up the difference. Remember the “easy tags” are still free. When everybody has to pay those numbers should go down even more.
I would say it's surprising but it's sooo not. I can't say I'm disappointed since it realistically means I'll have TWO lanes to drive in!
On the subject of overall policy and CAMPO, I spoke recently with someone who pointed out that gas taxes are regressive. So are toll taxes, they just happen to be more expensive. While I agree we need a more progressive tax system in Texas, and believe such is the will of the electorate, the majority in power right now does not have the political courage to do it. Because Republicans are mostly a gutless, say anything and do anything crowd. Which brings us to what is going tonight... the CAMPO meeting where this ridiculous policy will be discussed.
Normally I would be at Keep Austin Blue @ Mother Egan's having drinks. However some lame jackass decided to cancel it because of the weather. If you're like me and have nothing better to do in the bitter cold, then you should by all means attend this event where you can bitch about the ridiculousness of toll roads and how unnecessary tolls are (yes, Krusee... roads are good, Tolls are dumb).
CAMPO PUBLIC FEEDBACK PHASE II TOLL MEETING
Wednesday, January 17th at 6PM
10100 Burnet Road, Bldg. #137
The Commons Building,
UT Pickle Research Campus, Austin, Texas
Oh, and just for kicks, click here for the Statesman's Super Cool Toll Charge Calculator.
Posted by mcblogger at January 17, 2007 12:18 AM
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