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Re:The Effects of Pricing a Portion of the Lanes on Congeste... by rbaud on Thursday May 22, 2014 @09:51AM (#7783836)
Austin is currently in the process of expanding one of its major roadways to include 2 new toll lanes.

Drivers in a hurry can pony up a toll to skip traffic, but public buses can make use of the lanes as well.

More info: http://www.texastribune.org/2013/11/29/in-austin-toll-lanes-...

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Re:The Effects of Pricing a Portion of the Lanes on Congeste... by TheCoelacanth on Thursday May 22, 2014 @12:07PM (#7784514)
Buses are what really punches a hole in the idea that these lanes hurt the poor. By letting buses skip traffic, they are actually more likely to help the poor.
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