An editorial by the Independence Institute, a free-market think tank that advocates toll roads, says, "A new traffic signal that hastens traffic flow produces economic benefits. Similarly, one that hinders more than hastens, cause[s] economic damage."Posted by Walter at August 12, 2005 08:47 AMFree-market think tanks also argue that toll roads benefit everyone because they reduce traffic on existing roads, causing traffic on existing roads to flow more efficiently.
It is therefore no small irony that local governments in Colorado have agreed to deliberately impede traffic on existing highways near a toll road in order to protect the toll roads' investors.
Three words: screw traffic lights.
One more word: roundabout.
Posted by: Julie O. at August 12, 2005 12:09 PMHey Walter, thanks so much for the mention. The story got picked up by Reuters but so far the crickets are chirping over at the Denver Post.
It was a pleasure to meet you at the Blogger Summit. I tried to leave a note on your 8/10 post but the comment pop-up is not working properly.
Thanks again!
Posted by: em dash at August 13, 2005 10:33 AMWow, that's... disgusting.
The only saving grace is that no one pays attention to the speed limit on Tower Road and there's hardly any traffic when I'm out there. Of course, that's all going to change as pop-up towns like Reunion begin to grow...
Posted by: andy at August 14, 2005 04:56 PM