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I'd love to see NJ raise the gas tax by a few cents and update the infrastructure. But, if you were here, you'd see that there are numerous projects ongoing right now. 78 express lanes were just completely redone. the interchange at the holland tunnel was completely redone to improve traffic flow, that finished in maybe 2010, and then they moved on to fix the interchange by Tonnelle Ave, which is almost done. They'll be updating the Pulaski Skyway after the Super Bowl. The NJTP below exit 8 is under a massive project as well to finish that section.
I agree about the signage, but I don't really care since virtually everyone has a smartphone now and can use Google Maps, Waze, etc. But the signage could definitely be improved.
High tolls? Which tolls do you consider high in NJ?
What other states is it that have such superior roads to NJ, and have anywhere near the usage of their roads?
I'm just saying...you think NJ infrastructure is so horrendous, yet you moved to California. It made national news when a road in LA was going to be closed for a weekend. No? You have no choices out there...it's a car on a massive road with 5 lanes but you can't go more than 10mph because there is traffic as far as the eye can see. Can i buy a Bus maybe?
Honestly...i'm just saying...pot calling the kettle black when someone in California takes a jab at NJ's infrastructure...
yeah, the pulaski is horrible. It's 100 years old...and it's getting replaced starting this year.
Since when does CA's infastructure get a bad rap?
CA's infastructure is way superior to NJ's. Most of our buildings, bridges, and overpasses are earthquake safe. They closed down the 405 to do a major construction job -- something that would otherwise take years in New Jersey with the unions. In addition they are busy rapidly expanding subway lines to the beach.
The fact is NJ isn't doing anything new to improve itself. And BTW if we have tolls in place (which we do, lots of them) why can't we use that money to repair potholes?
The voters of the state are to blame. And now that they have voted in officials and for policies that have put NJ in a very bad financial condition, they start pointing fingers. It's sad that the voters want accountability out of their politicians, but don't take any accountability for the votes they cast. It is indicative of the society as a whole. Everyone blames someone else nowadays. It's easier than to look in the mirror and say, "I did this. I helped create this problem. I voted for these people and policies that broke our state."
Question: Will the voters of NJ make it better or worse going forward?
NJ is run by mob bosses, and frankly there's little people can do about it, other than leave the state. And no, I'm not even joking.
So if i told you the sky was made of gold you would believe me ? But you keep forgetting ALL the other tolls, bridges, and tunnels. Politics pick and choose who gets the contracts unless you think thats false too .
What has been going on in NJ is NOT acceptable by any means and if it dont stop soon NJ will be the new Detroit soon.
i just gave you a window into the GWB finances and it looks fairly costly to maintain, no? you think the lincoln or holland tunnels are cheaper to maintain? they're tunnels - they have ventilation systems that have to run constantly with fail-over systems in place for backup. Since our 9/11 paranoia still exists 13 years later...there are security costs.
The Bayonne bridge needs to be replaced. I think that project is gonna be $2B.
The voters of the state are to blame. And now that they have voted in officials and for policies that have put NJ in a very bad financial condition, they start pointing fingers. It's sad that the voters want accountability out of their politicians, but don't take any accountability for the votes they cast. It is indicative of the society as a whole. Everyone blames someone else nowadays. It's easier than to look in the mirror and say, "I did this. I helped create this problem. I voted for these people and policies that broke our state."
Question: Will the voters of NJ make it better or worse going forward?
i think you summed it up pretty well. voters will never admit responsibility though...they like to pass it off on to some group of people they pretend just appeared out of nowhere.
i think you summed it up pretty well. voters will never admit responsibility though...they like to pass it off on to some group of people they pretend just appeared out of nowhere.
Voters do not have power, therefore they do not have responsibility. You get the choice of voting between candidates who are usually both about as bad. And even if there is a good candidate, your vote ranges from being one in several thousand for local races to one in several million for statewide ones. And that's assuming there isn't out-and-out vote fraud. It's simply not enough power to make a difference or impose responsibility.
i just gave you a window into the GWB finances and it looks fairly costly to maintain, no? you think the lincoln or holland tunnels are cheaper to maintain? they're tunnels - they have ventilation systems that have to run constantly with fail-over systems in place for backup. Since our 9/11 paranoia still exists 13 years later...there are security costs.
The Bayonne bridge needs to be replaced. I think that project is gonna be $2B.
Where do you think that money comes from?
So then you are telling me you control the money and handle all the finances that cost and operate these bridges and tunnels ? If not , then keep believing the sky is made of gold
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But you keep forgetting ALL the other tolls, bridges, and tunnels. Politics pick and choose who gets the contracts unless you think thats false too .
