Supporters say motorists have choice between driving on toll lanes but critics say it’s not about choice, it’s about affordability.
Supporters say motorists have a choice between driving on toll lanes or free roads, but critics say it’s not about choice, it’s about affordability.
A toll sign indicates the price of using the LBJ TEXpress Lanes along I-635 near Welch Rd. in Dallas, February 8, 2024.The goal is to keep traffic moving at least 50 miles per hour under the managed lanes’ system of “dynamic pricing,” transportation officials said. In these lanes, the fees change frequently based on the level of congestion in their neighboring free lanes.
Motorists also have a choice between driving on the managed toll lanes or the free ones. However, critics say it’s not about choice, it’s about affordability.Investigative Reporter Yamil Berard breaks down the affordability, safety and management of toll roads throughout the state and in North Texas.Yonah Freemark, a senior research associate at the Washington, D.C.
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