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jmanatVT

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We're already paying. The costs shift, but don't necessarily go up.


Consider that status quo is only feasible because of a subsidy covering the cost of shipping by truck.

If you remove or reduce that subsidy, than further investment in rail may be economical as could the economics of smaller trucks. As it is, these aren't worth considering because the cost (road maintenance) is not borne by the people making the choice (shippers). Given that, it is entirely possible that our transportation network is not economically optimal.

With the consumer would be paying less for road maintenance, it is entirely possible the consumer and economy comes out ahead despite the higher transportation costs.

(In response to this post by fordham)

Posted: 05/10/2019 at 12:32PM



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