Questionable Assumptions

The Plan is based on uncertain assumptions.

It is extremely unlikely that the volume of traffic between and across all parts of the state will require the same capacity.

Unanswered questions.

• If the state's population doubles, will the number of drivers increase at the same ratio?

• What is the projected traffic count for non-resident drivers?

• Won't there be fewer drivers using the Corridors that include four passenger rails? 

Design capacity.

We don't believe that it is a reasonable assumption that 'one size fits all,' and yet the official plan provides for every Corridor to have identical facilities, 10 vehicle lanes and 6 rail tracks.   [citation]

A large percentage of the new corridors are planned to parallel current four-lane Interstate Highways. Once completed the parallel corridor will add ten more vehicle lanes, increasing the combined route capacity by approximately 350%. This increase in capacity is before consideration of passenger and freight rail which would also increase capacity.