tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post4019260667376011074..comments2023-10-08T04:12:46.273-05:00Comments on The Political Environment: Highway Lobby, Walker Cronies Want 5-Cent Gas Tax Increase, More Fees: ReportJames Rowenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203270946492159686noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-49079330812556308302013-01-18T15:09:45.599-06:002013-01-18T15:09:45.599-06:00Heaven forbid that you would post anything to clar...Heaven forbid that you would post anything to clarify the issue.<br /><br />From WXOW: <i>A report out Thursday from the Transportation Finance and Policy Commission recommends to state lawmakers that the gas tax be increased by 5 cents to generate revenue for infrastructure improvements. Walker says he wants to find other ways to fund transportation-related projects and does not support the gas tax hike.<br /></i><br /><br />I doubt that John Antaramian <br />or Dave Cieslewicz, members of the commission and appointed by democratic state legislators would appreciate being labeled a Walker CronieYou're confusing Menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-23649138550748769612013-01-18T13:17:19.456-06:002013-01-18T13:17:19.456-06:00The only reason it's being built is that it...<i>The only reason it's being built is that it's been on the map for 50+ years.</i><br /><br />Because the congestion and difficult traffic flow have nothing to do with it, right? Try driving on "TT" at 7-8am or 4-6pm and then come back here and say that the bypass isn't needed.<br /><br />It is a narrow 2 lane road that is a main artery for traffic on the south/west side. <br /><br />It may have been on the drawing board for 50 years, but it is about 25 years overdue.Reagan's Disciplenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-13535846235517000382013-01-17T21:43:58.381-06:002013-01-17T21:43:58.381-06:00Stop wasteful highway expansion projects like the ...Stop wasteful highway expansion projects like the West Waukesha Bypass and then see if revenue is still needed. This project alone could save $65 million. There's no oversight! The only reason it's being built is that it's been on the map for 50+ years. This is exactly the reason it shouldn't be built!<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728271006302789209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-36705271434213318312013-01-17T20:06:56.465-06:002013-01-17T20:06:56.465-06:00I received a polling call the other day about tran...I received a polling call the other day about transportation. The questions were on the order of how do we fund more road building? Take money from health care, education or raise the money through fees including tolls. There was no mention of public transit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-72370650292848228752013-01-17T14:30:19.735-06:002013-01-17T14:30:19.735-06:00this is an impt recommendation getting a lot less ...this is an impt recommendation getting a lot less play - Enact legislation to allow for regional or local transportation initiatives supported by county or local sales taxes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-14755205591146222632013-01-17T12:02:28.552-06:002013-01-17T12:02:28.552-06:00@Dave - - I expected you to add "if transit g...@Dave - - I expected you to add "if transit gets a fair share."James Rowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10203270946492159686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-76013543629552586202013-01-17T12:02:22.773-06:002013-01-17T12:02:22.773-06:00Does scott walker tell the truth about anything?Does scott walker tell the truth about anything?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-2479995543917779542013-01-17T11:58:08.337-06:002013-01-17T11:58:08.337-06:00Expect the OPPOSITE of what scott walker proclaims...Expect the OPPOSITE of what scott walker proclaims and what Journal Communications, Lee Enterprises and Gannett endlessly repeat.<br /><br />Total taxes pays and user fees for Wisconsin residents are going UP and over the years, will increase MASSIVELY.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-84135016367577556722013-01-17T10:53:13.509-06:002013-01-17T10:53:13.509-06:00Yup, it should go up.Yup, it should go up.Dave Reidhttp://urbanmilwaukee.comnoreply@blogger.com