November 05, 2006

Support Transportation Questions

It appears the two ballot questions on transportation should pass on Tuesday. This is an indication the public really does understand how crucial the transportation issue is. Not only will the new tax be used to build more roads, but there will also be a focus on mass transit.

This good news can also create a problem. I’m worried the passage of these transit taxes will leave the public feeling the transportation issue is solved. Nothing could be further from the truth. There is no doubt the projects funded by these new taxes will help ease some of our pain, but statewide we have more then $16 billion of transportation projects that need to be funded and built. These projects will take more than an increase in the gas tax or small increases in the sales tax. The public needs to support the legislature in making serious decisions in changing how roads can be funded and built. This will need to be a major funding change and one where we need to set aside our special interests for the good of the State.

Please go vote on Tuesday, but don’t think your vote for these transportation questions will solve all problems. It is a great move in the right direction.

Posted by Jeff at 10:50 PM | Comments (0)