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Proper redistribution also grows the economy. We can certainly agree that you are done. Keep politics off car forums eh? |
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Agreed.
Not that I'm an expert, but I have my BA in political science from UCI and happen to be a Federal Health Policy Reacher for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and I'm a soon to be MPP candidate. Any economist worth thier salt would agree that keynesian economic policy only works in a budget surplus.
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The multi year 405 construction of lane widening they did up here in LA near Santa Monica has not improved commute times at all. They estimate that even after the lane widening that traffic is 3 to 7 minutes slower.
The problem with there projections is its based off the number of people on the road right now. They never properly equate for the staggering increase in amount of new motorists every year. LA/SoCal needs better/more public transportation to handle traffic. Adding more lanes is never going to be the answer. Its like when your getting fat and you keep upping the notch on your belt. Its fine for a bit but its not solving the problem of you getting fat. |
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How bout doing an "earthquake safe" double decker, that might be enough lanes... Its not like there's anything above the freeway in the way minus the overpasses which could just be raised
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Of course, the purpose of this project isnt to generate revenue for the state, but to create a better infrastructure (im assuming). To me, it doesnt solve that issue at all because the majority of drivers dont use tolls anyways, and the number of drivers in socal are still increasing. So, this really is just a waste of resources. Although, Im not really sure what type of relationship these private toll companies have with the government. Im just taking things at face value, because I havent read too much into the issue. |
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So you're arguing that the taxing of wealthy individuals strengthens the economy? Because the wealthy arent the only ones who pay taxes.. Quote:
http://www.ebudget.ca.gov/2014-15/pd...ry/BS_SCH9.pdf Theres the budget if you'd like to read it. It wouldnt say there, but I believe we have a deficit of 152 billion. Of course, all of this info can be found online. btw, adding a single lane for the majority of the traffic to use hardly proves beneficial. If anything it may provide some buffer for the population growth, but what do i know. Quote:
well shit, didnt know that.. I dont know why you're getting so hostile. It seems like you attack anyone who has a differing opinion. Also, it helps to see evidence to back claims you make as well, so that people dont think you're just pulling words out of your ass |
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Toll lanes coming on the 405
Every time I'm in LA, I thought to myself... Why don't these xxxxxx have skytrain/monorail/subway. It surely have enough population to support one like the one in Tokyo or Taipei....
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This city is so large, it demands public transportation, but the car culture is strong here. When you add in the socioeconomic segregation, I doubt you could get real public support to fund a measure to correct the lack of public transportation, not until things are well beyond repair.
edit: damnit! sucked in again... So, how about them local sports teams? Go Clippers!!!
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