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Would You Pay More to Fix Roads in Your State?
2013-09-07 15:07:36| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
The Issue Recent studies show a steady decline in the quality of our transportation networks indicating the typical commuter in the Los Angeles metropolitan area wastes 61 hours and 27 gallons of fuel annually while stuck in traffic, for a total congestion cost of $1,300. Bad roads add hundreds more annually to tire and vehicle repairs and other operating costs. The bottom line: If taxpayers are going to pay more for transportation, they must get value for their moneybetter and safer roads, good public transit, and less time in bumper-to-bumper traffic. California is not the only state with infrastructure issues, but it is typical and the issues and solutions are the same. Drill down further to uncover what options the Southern California Auto Club proposes.The Article Would You Pay More to Fix Roads in Your State? appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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