HOT Lanes, Hot Mess?
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-11-20/hot-lanes-hot-mess
Last weekend, the 495 Express Lanes opened along the Virginia side of the Capital Beltway. The new "high occupancy toll lanes" -- commonly called HOT Lanes -- were built by private companies, which will collect revenue and set rates to control congestion. Many transportation planners say it's a glimpse of how many major road projects will be funded and operated in the future. But the arrangement, and some early safety questions, have raised concerns among skeptics.
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Martin Di Caro
transportation reporter, WAMU
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Who will maintain the road... general maintenance, snow removal, etc.?
Why don't we look into doing this with all of the public services? Private contracting teachers, firemen, or police officers this sounds like a great idea we could even farm out the state legislature maybe hire a English firm to govern in the city of Richmond. Oh wait that's why we don't sell off our governmental responsibilities because private companies don't have our best interests in mind, only their bottom line. Also why are we spending tax dollars to have police patrol these areas?