(Demo) Road and Bridges May 2010 : Page 10
INTERNET ACCESS Reader Data Results of weekly polls on www.RoadsBridges.com After the federal government rejected the tolling of I-80 a third time, Pa. Rep. Rick Geist released an 11-point plan to restore over $400 million in transportation funding. Which measure do you think would be the most effective at closing the gap? Allowing public- private partnerships in the state. 35% 13% 6% Establishing a vehicle-miles tax. 6% 39% Adding local tax options. Contracting out highway maintenance. The tolling of I-95. The Wisconsin DOT was forced to close the Milwaukee Zoo Interchange due to safety concerns. The agency put weight restrictions on the damaged structure, but cut back on enforcement, saying even the heaviest of patrols would not make a difference. Do you agree? 33% The interchange should have been closed when offi cials discovered cracks late last year. 40% 28% No, I think WisDOT should have kept the enforcement at a high level. Yes, there is just no way to monitor all of the heavy trucks out on the road. Talking at a stimulus hearing, Rep. Jim Oberstar (D-Minn.) said tolling the interstates is not an option when it comes time to fi nance a new six-year highway bill, saying, “[the interstate system] has already been built and paid for.” Do you agree? Whether I agree with him or not, tolling should not be allowed on the interstate system. For the latest industry news, visit us online www.roadsbridges.com No, with all the repairs and expanded capacity the interstate system will never be paid for. 10 May 2010 • ROADS&BRIDGES 30% 24% Whether I agree with him or not, tolling is one of the few viable options when it comes to funding a new bill. 11% 35% Yes, the interstate system is paid in full.
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Reader Data<br /> <br /> After the federal government rejected the tolling of I-80 a third time, Pa. Rep. Rick Geist released an 11-point plan to restore over $400 million in transportation funding. Which measure do you think would be the most effective at closing the gap?<br /> <br /> The Wisconsin DOT was forced to close the Milwaukee Zoo Interchange due to safety concerns.<br /> <br /> The agency put weight restrictions on the damaged structure, but cut back on enforcement, saying even the heaviest of patrols would not make a difference. Do you agree?<br /> <br /> Talking at a stimulus hearing, Rep. Jim Oberstar (D-Minn.) Said tolling the interstates is not an option when it comes time to fi nance a new six-year highway bill, saying, “[the interstate system] has already been built and paid for.” Do you agree?<br /> <br />
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