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VTENGR

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Exactly - the same argument has been applied to


people who want bike lanes so they can ride their bike to work. Extra lane widths cost money plus upkeep but the government is not realizing any additional revenue (ie gas tax).

There's a policy being thrown around where the gas tax will be eliminated and instead you pay a tax on a per/mile basis. So the more you drive, the more you pay. Make sense since you're using the resource more. However people with long commutes will not allow any such measure to pass.

The fact of the matter is, the gas tax was setup in the 80's and since then cars have become more efficient. The way the tax is setup, now there's a huge shortfall in funds for transportation upkeep/construction. Which is why you're starting to see more and more toll roads, or "hot" lanes, etc...

(In response to this post by HokieForever)

Posted: 05/10/2019 at 10:13AM



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