We just tackled the arguments against, but what are the benefits?
Economic Growth
Dallas has reported that toll roads have brought in $80 billion to the local economy. How is this bad for anyone? Every city in America would love to see that kind of increase. It’s attractive to companies to place their headquarters or major office [...]
Entries from October 2009
October 2, 2009
Toll Roads|The Benefits
October 2, 2009
Toll Roads|Better for everyone, Part 3
The last 2 days, we’ve discussed why Toll Roads are better for everyone. Here’s the last myth and then we’ll discuss some benefits.
Myth # 3: Why not raise the Gas Tax? That will solve the budget shortfall.
The third misunderstanding and a suggested alternative to the others where people say just raise the gas tax either [...]
October 1, 2009
Toll Roads|Better for everyone, Part 2
Yesterday I started an explanation of why I think toll roads are good for everyone. The myth we tackled yesterday was that it was double taxation. You are NOT paying twice to drive a toll road. Let’s move on before the a Anti-Toll Party hunts me down.
Myth # 2: It puts an added burden on [...]
