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NoSUV
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Sponge, Likely 2 reasons for the HOV commute problem, only 1 of which is because of hybrid exemption. The major reason is the OVERALL increase in traffic because of the increase in jobs in the DC area. I should know - I came here from out of work to one of the few places where jobs were plentiful. Second reason is likely to get me in trouble with the exemption lovers - before the exemption it probably was easier to catch cheaters, making the incentive to cheat less attractive. Still, as VDOT says, there's more cheaters than hybrids.
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cdatkins
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Much better ride in today...
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lvalleburke
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Today was a good day...
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MDC
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NoSUV,
Those were last year's numbers you're going by. The MAJOR issue in the HOV lanes is the number of exempt-from-HOV-3 vehicles. If there weren't exemptions and traffic was heavy in HOV, I'm willing to bet that people wouldn't be as ticked off about it. |
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NoSUV
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But HOV STILL moves far better that the regular lanes! Without the exemptions, HOV would have no traffic and regular lanes completely stopped. That's unpalatable for all of those drivers, hence pressure on politicians, and hence toll roads.
Why do you think toll roads are getting such traction? It's not from the current users of HOV! It's from all of the people in the regular lanes. Hybrid owners might possibly have more cash to give to politicians to encourage the lawmakers to allow hybrids in the HOV lanes - if not through exemption, then through tolls. Slugs intentionally alienated hybrid owners - the lash back is toll advocacy. Every anti-hybrid post only makes the toll roads make more sense to ease regular lane congestion. |
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getmehome pweeze
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I think I speak for many on this site, when I say,
Hush now NoSUV, we get it. Toll roads, blah blah blah. If it happens, good for you. :'} |
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cdatkins
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"Why do you think toll roads are getting such traction? It's not from the current users of HOV! It's from all of the people in the regular lanes."
Who themselves are perfectly free to slug, but for whatever reason, choose not to. It seems to be quintessentially American to complain that other Americans must be forced to join you in your own misery. |
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MDC
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I think if the HOV lanes weren't so backed up nearly every day, more people would be motivated to try slugging. Hybrid drivers forget too easily that it's not as simple as leave your house, get on HOV, stop at work.
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MDC
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Is summer over already? It must be considering the traffic in HOV...
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sluDgE
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MDC,
No .. not yet. Traffic will get a bit heavier in the autumn when schools are back in session. [:p] Next year ... we should give up hope for Lent. [;)] Keep on sluggin'! [:)] |
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