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TroyJMorris

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:01:15 -0800

One lane will not help. The only reason the HOV lanes (barely) help is by REMOVING CARS FROM THE STREETS. Without the incentive, more cars will be filling that lane. Too many fools follow one another.

Tom

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:32:44 -0800

ToasterDan, I agree; the 405 model seems perfectly reasonable. Somewhat ironically, of course, one can get around pretty well during those off-peak times without using HOV lanes... but it's nice to have those lanes available for busses and vanpools during the daylight hours, even if they are "mid-day, non-peak" if there is such a time anymore.

Wesa

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:13:29 -0800

You said it better than I ever could.

ToasterDan

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:42:28 -0800

I don't know, HOV access in most cities is only during peak hours and they work fine. For Seattle, I think the 405 is actually the best model where it's HOV from 5am-7pm, but available after that. What I really don't like in his proposal is that all the money collected from red light infractions, art savings, etc. can't be used on bike lanes, rail lines, etc. I also don't like losing the .5% to art.

jessejb

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:38:21 -0800

What a fucktard.!!! Actually I hope he does it just so we can prove that it wont help a damn thing but to make buses late and give no incentive to ride share.

Jack

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:24:28 -0800

(LOUD SCREAM) I hates him! Eyman is a scumbag who makes a hobby of fucking things up for his own personal gain. He wants HOV access during "non-peak" hours? -This is beyond stupidity. Guess what Eyman? Heavy traffic doesn't only occur during "peak" hours, you unwashed taint.