“Toll lanes next to freeways: Separate transportation for the rich?” That’s the title of a guest post on Emerald City by Damien Newton of Street Heat LA. In this second post of a series on HOT lanes (here’s the first), Damien questions some of the common myths about high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes in LA:
Why would people of lesser means be more supportive of a road-pricing plan that makes commutes more expensive for those that wish to drive quickly? Put simply, because most money collected from HOT lanes … goes toward transit projects, and because people of all means prefer having a congestion-free lane in emergencies or special events.
Whether you’re for or against HOT lanes, the post’s an interesting and informative read. Check it out.
Photo by andropolis
… on the one hand, if the cost of driving were actually passed on to drivers, that would be a good thing. Charge em a buttload!
Comment by Raphael — February 5, 2008 @ 9:20 am
Toll lanes are absolutely the worst idea. uggh.
Comment by Cajeta — February 6, 2008 @ 10:39 am