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For Whom the Turnpike Tolls
Written by: Michael Todd, Monday 07 April 2008 - 15:08 PM 
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Last week our Amy R. Ramos noted that the era of the “free” in freeways might be coming to an end. Further evidence comes from a commentary in the April issue of Public Works Management and Policy, which suggests that “highway tolling has entered the mainstream” — at least when it comes to new freeways.
Taking the "Free" Out of Freeways
Written by: Amy R. Ramos, Wednesday 02 April 2008 - 09:39 AM 0 Comments
Americans prize their freedom of speech, religion and assembly, but according to transportation economist David Lewis, "some perceive the 'free' in 'freeways' as close to a civil right" as well.
Changing Lanes
Written by: Frank Nelson, Tuesday 18 March 2008 - 14:38 PM 2 Comments
A study of peak-hour traffic along the thousand-plus miles of high-occupancy vehicle routes in California shows that carpooling may not be the best solution for solving the state’s —not to mention the nation’s — traffic congestion problem.
Dukakis: Put Rail on Election Track
Written by: Michael Todd, Wednesday 12 March 2008 - 10:02 AM 1 Comments
Former presidential candidate Michael Dukakis is baffled that a missing piece of America’s transportation puzzle — passenger rail — isn’t on the radar this election year.
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