Only government can create chaos, then tax it, to fix what they created.Driving in a toll lane is a luxury. Each of us can choose if we want that luxury.
But gasoline is a whole another story. EV's are not there yet for many of us for various reasons. And now the state is looking at charging us vehicle per mile traveled to recover the 'losses' from reduced gas usage due to EV's.
Only government can create chaos, then tax it, to fix what they created.
Ironically, they are allowed to do it (robbery) by people who put them there with their eyes wide open.
There’s no money to be had in that…The real question is ---> can they fix what they created?
My answer only has two letters.
No laws or taxes will reduce emissions.Food for thought:
Vehicle/gas taxes/tolls are IMHO ridiculous in Washington:
Tolling is for easing congestion and for funding and maintaining major transportation projects.
License tab fees help support Washington state's transportation system and motor vehicle fund. It funds accounts such as ferry operations, state patrol, and transportation improvement across the state
Motor vehicle sales/use taxes are used to Finance transportation improvements.
Washington charges a $0.494 per gallon gas tax, in the top 3 in the nation, for debt service on DOT highway projects and also dedicated to earthquake retrofitting projects for bridges and infrastructure in this seismically active state.
The recently passed Cap and Trade Act helps reduce transportation emissions by investing in alternatives and reductions to single occupancy passenger vehicles. Not sure/clear what it does or how it is funded by but some/many say that it is one of the major reasons for higher gas prices.
Yeah in this case, the old contractors saying " there's no profit in perfection" comes to mindThere’s no money to be had in that…
It’s what I do.Or, just use the 405/167 non-toll lanes or take I-5.
Is there a pay lane in Seattle? The only tolls I know are thd 520 bridge and the tunnel.We were up in Bellingham visiting a friend, had to get back to OR for some biz, hit morning commute in Seattle...after spending large chunks barely moving, pulled into the pay lane to get the hell out of the city...and then the bill showed up in the mail a week later...friggin expensive 5 miles.
I-405...Is there a pay lane in Seattle? The only tolls I know are thd 520 bridge and the tunnel.
Dave
I like people who understand the backhanded crookedness of our current leaders. I concur…Kotek calls for cancellation of Portland-area freeway toll plan
Kotek said she still wants Oregon and Washington to use tolls for the planned replacement I-5 bridge, but the broader plan to toll I-5 and I-205 should be scrapped.www.kgw.com
She is only attempting to quash all the voices that disapprove of the tolls. She will “un-Shelf” the plans when the project is completed and then it’s all activated by a simple flip of a switch.
I don't pay the tolls!!! I REFUSE!!! I just smear mud all over my license plates!!!! That way they can't tell who I am!!!! Can't believe no one else knows to do this!!!!
I don't pay the tolls!!! I REFUSE!!! I just smear mud all over my license plates!!!! That way they can't tell who I am!!!! Can't believe no one else knows to do this!!!!