Citizens United to Oppose Virginia HOT Lanes
We the undersigned strongly oppose the High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lane project that is planned along the I-95/I-395/I-495 corridor in the Commonwealth of Virginia for the following reasons:1. We object... continue reading »
"I go out of my way to avoid toll roads. Why are we paying to use roads our tax dollars are supposed to fund? The whole idea disgusts me, not only because we're paying for roads TWICE, but because the stupid things will be 24/7. And now, in addition to PAY"
"The VA State Government is plainly out of control as regards the oppression of its' citizens with schemes like this one and the recent guys with guns (state, county, and local police) collecting confiscatory "fines" which really taxes. They are out of con"
"I feel the proposed HOT lanes will not alleviate congestion, but will serve the many who drive one-man cars and those who certainly have the money to pay regardless of rates structure. Again it will be the middle man who suffers."
"We already have enough traffic!!"
"I oppose the Hot Lanes"
"HOT lanes are not the solution to Virginia's traffic problems; they will only create worse back-ups and separate the rich from those unable to afford outrageous tolls."
"Please leave HOV as it is. Traffic is horrible on I-95 in NoVA and HOT would only make it worse."
"Do not do this, it is a terrible idea!"
"I believe I-495 in Virginia should be reconfigured to mimic the I-270 local/express configuration."
"HOT would affect traffic negatively and benefit the proviledged. The Slug lines are a GREAT tradition in the VA area. One that should be preserved. not taken away."
"No HOT lanes on 395 and no eco-friendly vehicles. These lanes were intended to reduce traffic congestion."
"Put HOT lanes to a referendum. I'm sick of stuff like this getting rammed down our throats!"
"I oppose the Virginia HOT lanes and the SOV on the HOV lanes -- I will not vote for ANY official who supports these initatives. Commuting has become more difficult than it needs to be due to the intrusion of the SOV hybrids and now potential HOT lanes. It"
"I oppose the Hot lanes project"
"No HOT lanes. Lets get Virginia money in Virginia and use for better roads and public transporation. This is an extremely bad idea and only serves the purpose of those who subscribe to the "Anything But the Automobile (ABA)" philosophy."