TxDOT report calls for tolling interstates

Land Line Magazine ^ | September 4, 2007 | David Tanner

[The South Texan]

The way were going with taxes and fees (tolls) here in Taxes, we may pass Calfornistan and the People’s Republic of Massacuetts as one of the most taxed states.

Keep it up GOP because sooner or later you are going to turn this state over the Rats again. Wait till the get a chance with new taxes.

[TheGrimReaper]

Seems I've seen similar headlines before....

"TxDOT report calls for [INSERT THE MONEY-GRAB OF YOUR CHOICE HERE]."

[Colorado Buckeye]

The goal, TxDOT officials stated in the report, is to reduce congestion, expand the economy, enhance safety and improve air quality.

No it's not. The goal is to raise taxes. These tolls are just de facto taxes. I'm not from Texas but this issue is creeping up around the country.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[PAR35]

Authorize states to toll interstates and allow toll revenue to be used for a variety of funding needs;

Let's not overlook this one. Looks like the tolls aren't going to be used for road work, but that they will be diverted to fund other agendas.

[jimt]

This stupid idea doesn’t have a snowball’s chance in hell.