More Gas Tax Revenue Problems
by Lewis DerkinsJuly 29th, 2008, 11:31 pm
The hits just keep coming as the New York Times reports today that Department of Transportation Secretary, Mary Peters, proposed borrowing from the Federal Highway Trust Fund’s Mass Transit account to pay for unfinished road projects. Gasoline tax revenue is falling ... more
Posted in Car Taxes, Gas Taxes, Highways, Mass Transit, Spending, Tax Increases, Uncategorized Rage | 11 Comments »
Who Pays Their Own Way in New York?
by Lewis DerkinsJuly 26th, 2008, 11:37 pm
We often hear that automobiles are heavily subsidized. We hear that there are far more expenditures for automobiles than revenues derived from their use. This argument is typically used to advance pro-bike and pro-mass transit agendas. We hear, without much evidence, ... more
Posted in Bicycles, Car Taxes, Highways, Mass Transit, Spending, Subways, Tax Increases, Uncategorized Rage | 5 Comments »
Washington DC Wages War on Commuters
by Lewis DerkinsJuly 9th, 2008, 11:28 pm
Mayor Fenty’s administration has recently been increasing punitive measures against cars in a misguided attempt to relieve DC’s horrible traffic congestion. Washington DC has the 4th worst traffic congestion in the nation, and the city has been instituting various measures ... more
Posted in Bicycle Lanes, Bicycles, Buses, Car Taxes, Congestion Pricing, Environmentalism, Fines, Highways, Mass Transit, NIMBY, Parking Meters, Red-Light Cameras, Traffic Congestion, Uncategorized Rage | 1 Comment »
Hogs: Virginia Raises Taxes for Transportation
by Lewis DerkinsMay 13th, 2008, 6:55 pm
Governor Tim Kaine announced a new transportation budget plan yesterday that will provide $1 billion annually by 2012 for the Virginia's infrastructure needs. Before I start to moan about what’s wrong with the plan, let me first at least ... more
Posted in Car Taxes, Government Workers, Highways, Politics, Spending, Tax Increases, Tolls | 2 Comments »
