Massachusetts (1957): We will tear down the tollbooths when the bonds are paid off.
Massachusetts (1980s): Original construction bonds paid off but so many patronage jobs and such a rich "pot o' gold" the tolls stay.
Massachusetts (1990s): Tolls go toward the HUGE cost overruns on the "Big Dig" central artery project.
Massachusetts (2000s): Tolls still up. Politicians so love E-Z Pay tolls and electronic collection that they propose erecting gantrys on major state roads.
Massachusetts (1957): We will tear down the tollbooths when the bonds are paid off.
Massachusetts (1980s): Original construction bonds paid off but so many patronage jobs and such a rich "pot o' gold" the tolls stay.
Massachusetts (1990s): Tolls go toward the HUGE cost overruns on the "Big Dig" central artery project.
Massachusetts (2000s): Tolls still up. Politicians so love E-Z Pay tolls and electronic collection that they propose erecting gantrys on major state roads.
Yeah, toll road scam is right.
Well at least they didn't sell the toll road to a private company yet... or a foreign private company...
Chinese owned infrastructure is in fashion just like an onion on your belt: pay toll prease, and have some Kung Flu for your troubles