Well then this is of course a regressive shift, from tolls to taxes (but are Texan taxes progressive?) I wouldn't entirely agree with Daniel that it's akin to paying twice, since roads need maintanance as well as construction. There is a progressive state fiscal group in Texas -- can't remember their name, but they might be working on this issue. Ellen
I >suspect what is happening in Texas is public freeways being >converted to public toll roads? I think so. >There is a school of thought in economics that advocates >peak-travel time tolls to reduce congestion. Is that what's being >advocated in Texas? Not as far as I know. It's across the board. Bill
