NC 540 (Triangle Expressway) toll annual increase 1/1/15

[RedZin]

Originally Posted by CHTransplant

The Speaker of the U.S. House says today that a gas tax increase isn't going to happen:

US House Speaker Boehner douses gas tax hopes

I'd be fine with road tolls if we didn't have the gas tax.

[rfb]

Originally Posted by RedZin

I'd be fine with road tolls if we didn't have the gas tax.

Tolls disproportionaly hit those who use highways, while people commuting on side roads and 4 lane full access roads don't pay. I would rather charge based on millage (you can get it during vehicle inspections) or a flat tax rate on each vehicle.

[chickenbot]

I see so few people on this road, I don't know why they even bother raising rates.

[RedZin]

Originally Posted by rfb

Tolls disproportionaly hit those who use highways, while people commuting on side roads and 4 lane full access roads don't pay. I would rather charge based on millage (you can get it during vehicle inspections) or a flat tax rate on each vehicle.

I'm okay with that method, too.

Well, mileage and estimated vehicle wear and tear on the road. Not keen on flat tax.

I'm pretty sure a land yacht of an SUV does more damage to the local roads than an economy car.