Interstates and major roads used to have a single purpose - to move cars quickly and efficiently.
With the liberal deep state in control of more and more governments, the purpose of a highway now is to 1. Raise revenue, and 2. to modify behavior, i.e. use public transport, bicycles, walk.
The politicians of Virginia, Texas, and Florida are deep into this dual motivation, changing critical roads into tolling cash cows and drivers into leotard wearing bikers.
And big donor companies are being given 99 year control of these roads to charge any toll they want, and exempting politicians from having to do one of governments basic functions - road infrastructure. All those roads in Virginia are making billions for these companies, and millions in campaign cash for the approving politicians.
The people be damned. Stuff yourself into a Metro subway car (with also outrageous prices).
And another thing that is never discussed is the spread in communicable diseases and illnesses from being forced to take mass transportation. I was far healthier when I drove alone vs buses and subways.