Express toll and carpool lanes planned for I-66
http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/traffic/2014/07/17/i-66-virginia-express-lanes-bus-system/12783053/

HAYMARKET, Va. (WUSA9) -- Even in the middle of the summer, the commute is miserable.
I-66 is one of the most congested highways in Northern Virginia. However there are finally plans in the works to relieve the gridlock on I-66.

"We are dedicated to getting this project to fruition," said Aubrey Layne.

"We had a similar study underway ten years ago that was cancelled, so we're a decade behind, but it's good we're moving forward." said Bob Chase with the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority.

Just like those new express toll lanes on the Beltway and the ones under construction on I-95, VDOT wants to bring them to I-66, from Haymarket to the Beltway. However, since I-66 inside the Beltway is carpool only, express drivers headed in to D.C. could clog the neighborhood roads.

Former Transportation Secretary Del. Vivian Watts, (D) Dist. 39 said, "This facility is going to help those who are working in Tysons Corner. And that's a good regional linkage. But to get into D.C. we need park and ride lots."

The $2 -$3 billion dollar project would be built through a public-private partnership. In each direction, three lanes would remain free, while two express lanes would be for hov three carpools or those willing to pay.

"I think that's bullsh**t. We pay for the road to be built and I really don't think we need to pay to use the roads that we already pay taxes to bulid," said one driver in Haymarket.

"There is no free lunch. What I do like about is that as long as there's a free alternative, you have a choice," said Sec. Layne.

VDOT is also planning for rapid bus service in the express lanes and will leave space to expand metro rail west of Vienna if the money to do it ever becomes available.

"You can chose free lanes, carpool, bus, toll lanes. Having choices, that's what transportation options are all about," said Pat Herrity, (R) Springfield Supervisor.

For detailed information, go to www.helpfix66.com.

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Another stupid ideal.

Another stupid ideal.

for other roads in NoVa. Suck on it, peons!

I can afford it. Can you?

How does this reduce the amount of traffic bottlenecking through? It won't fix anything. All this will change is some foreign company will make money off tolls.

Awesome.

Fuck you goober assholes.

Libertarians LOVE toll roads

I love toll roads.

Rockhound Wrote:
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> How does this reduce the amount of traffic
> bottlenecking through? It won't fix anything. All
> this will change is some foreign company will make
> money off tolls.
>
> Awesome.

It doesn't. That's the idiot libtard idea. Encourage car pooling. Charge a premium for not. Torture the rest who don't want to cooperate.

66 will be even more backed and clogged with traffic. Stupid greedy politicians!

if they really seriously gave a fuck, they'd get rid of that STUPID, USELESS RED "X"

Gordon Blvd Wrote:
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> if they really seriously gave a fuck, they'd get
> rid of that STUPID, USELESS RED "X"


You dumb worthless goober fuck, that red X is very important in maintaining a proper traffic flow.


Your just as worthless as all the other goobers on here.

Asshole Report #14-0071 Wrote:
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> Gordon Blvd Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > if they really seriously gave a fuck, they'd
> get
> > rid of that STUPID, USELESS RED "X"
>
>
> You dumb worthless goober fuck, that red X is very
> important in maintaining a proper traffic flow.
>
>
> Your just as worthless as all the other goobers on
> here.


that red X maintains a traffic flow, alright: SLOW AS SHIT

Using some logic from another thread, other states have tolls roads so we should have them too.

Drive on the dulles toll road for a while then go back to I-66. You'll notice how many more beat up piece of shit cars are on I-66.

Asshole Report #14-0071 Wrote:
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> You dumb worthless goober fuck, that red X is very
> important in maintaining a proper traffic flow.

LOL, what an idiot. How about when the red X is off during peak hours? Does it cause traffic to all of a sudden stop flowing properly?

Kilton Wrote:
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> Asshole Report #14-0071 Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > You dumb worthless goober fuck, that red X is
> very
> > important in maintaining a proper traffic flow.
>
>
> LOL, what an idiot. How about when the red X is
> off during peak hours? Does it cause traffic to
> all of a sudden stop flowing properly?


Who are you to question me you stupid fuck goober asshole.

I live in Vienna!!!