Sunday, May 20, 2007

Toll road foe a powerful force

Interesting piece on Terri Hall the founder of San Antonio Toll Party.

"When TxDOT says tolls are fair because only users pay, Hall sees tax-funded rights of way being converted to tollways, with profits going to other uses.

When TxDOT says market forces will keep toll rates in check, Hall sees a government monopoly squeezing cash from congestion-weary drivers.

When TxDOT says private sector innovation and efficiency will save time and money, Hall sees corporate handouts and toll rates rising faster than ever."

"She's doing what she thinks is right," said former San Antonio Mayor Bill Thornton, chairman of the Alamo Regional Mobility Authority. "I also think she's misguided. She's been harmful to our community's transportation needs."

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4 comments:

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Austin Mojo said...

Here is the original source: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/metro/stories/MYSA052007.01A.terri_hall.359e459.html

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Austin Mojo said...

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