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Challenging the Wisdom of the Trans Texas Corridor.
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NO tolling existing highways! August 31, 2007 The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce WOAI AM 1200 News Director Jim Forsyth broke the story last week that TxDOT had sent a letter to Congress in early '07, noting that a change in federal law would allow Texas to "buy back" interstate highways and subsequently levy tolls to help raise money and pay for improvements. Such a plan would require approval from both Bexar County Commissioner's Court and a public vote. Swift objections to such a plan were voiced by local officials and business community leaders, including County Judge Nelson Wolff and Chamber President and CEO Joe Krier. They were echoed by a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers in Austin and Washington, the latter led by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, who plans to file a bill banning states from converting existing highways into toll roads. We'll keep you posted....
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