State transportation leaders suddenly find themselves struggling with a $1.5 billion shortfall in anticipated federal and state gas tax revenues. This shortfall, primarily due to improving fuel economy in our motor vehicles, has far-reaching implications. Today’s debate in the Puget Sound region is whether to build more roads, or expand our transit system, or do both. But the truth is Read More ›
This article, published by the Tacoma News Tribune, mentions Discovery Institute Fellow Bruce Agnew: That prompted a blog commentary by Cascadia Center Director Bruce Agnew, about the extensive range of strategies the region will need to solve its transporation problems. The rest of the article can be found here.
Disagreement on toll lanes might quash SR 167 test “Lexus lanes,” or a quick fix for clogged roads? Modern tollways may be popping up on freeways around the country and the world, but Washington might have a tough time getting just a nine-mile pilot project on State Route 167, the Valley Freeway. Even if the state Legislature lets solo drivers Read More ›
Original article The HOV lanes on Highway 167 between Renton and Auburn could become the region’s first “HOT” lanes – open not just to transit and car pools but also to solo drivers willing to pay a toll. The state Department of Transportation plans to spend the next few months studying the idea. A recommendation could come before the end Read More ›