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denverbill

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3. I'd almost rather pay a private company based on average speed.

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Fri Feb 14, 2014, 10:35 AM

Feb 2014

Why give them an incentive to have congested roads? If a private company is going to be running the roads, at least the incentive should be based on how freely they can keep traffic flowing.

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CDOT and US 36 Boulder to Denver [View all] locks Feb 2014 OP

If I recall correctly, the company can only charge tolls on the express lanes, correct? denverbill Feb 2014 #1

Sounds about par locks Feb 2014 #2

I'd almost rather pay a private company based on average speed. denverbill Feb 2014 #3