Should roads that have already been paid for with tax money be tolled to pay for future road construction?
406905
Roads in Texas are funded through various taxes, and I heard recently on ABC that there is a large gap between the taxes and the forcast spending.  Now, it is a law that a road may not be opened as a non-toll road and then converted to a toll road.  At least by creating toll roads, then those that use them most are paying the most, as opposed to other taxes which may be inversely proportional; like sales taxes where it is a greater burden on lower income people than the upper brackets.  It doesn't seem fair that tolls from north Texas might be used in the Houston area, for example, so there should be some sort of limit.  I think perhaps it would be fair to create regions, maybe four or five for all of Texas, and limit the use of tolls from those areas to the area from which they are collected.  Hope this helps, but it is just my opinion.  Try checking the NTTA web site, or search for other toll authorities to find credible sources to cite.
271301
You have answered the question for yourself, the money was already spent.  If you could prove in court that this whole thing was a conspiracy to bilk the taxpayers out of millions then those responsible would be held accountable, Fined and Prisoned.  They would probably order restitution as well, however these people will have spent all their money defending themselves in court for ten or so years, what money will there be?  These things should never go wrong when they are dealing with the Public Trust, but here again you have listed all the reasons behind it.  If any money were to be recouped it would probably go into the General Revenue and not back to the taxpayer in any way other than lower tax rates or in these days not so fast raising tax rates.
450810
It is up to you. The government will provide the rest.\n\nExample: you pay 35 cents per mile, the feds say it should be 45 (current price), they claim that extra 10 cents per mile on their taxes.\n\nThis actually sort of screws your employee if they don't meet the full deductable for filling the long form.
862787
They should. They should be charged double, and you should have to pay restitution to those sitting within 10 seats of you.\n\n_
749853
no, but there IS a law saying you have to PAY those fees.
1144771
NO WAY! The govt should tax it to help pay the country's debt.
730378
Law is on there side if they are using "right-of-way".  It doesn't matter how wide the road was or will be...the county has right-a-way at least 10 feet on either side of the road (more or less depending on the jurisdiction). \n\nTo answer your question about payment, however, if there is not anything in the statutes already to provide for payment, they do not have to pay you.  All they have to argue is that the trees are within the right of way and claim public safety as the justifiable cause to remove the trees...sorry, but I have been down this road myself and you are in a no-win deal if the county has already made up it's mind to start cutting....the best you can do is see if they will allow and assist in moving the trees further back on to the property.  You have a better chance of that then stopping the cutting.  And it is the same soil so the trees should survive better.
581595
All of my gravel roads in my County are paved now. When I was growing up it wasn't that way though. It always has to do with the population and how much you are willing to contribute in taxes for the maintenance. You could go to the County seat, and ask for the road to be paved, and they will take a vote on it.
506940
If this is being initiated by the tax people, you need to pay your tax bill.  Call the county and have a talk.
39049
It really depends.  Public entities do not work very fast.  If you need to resolve your claim, not so much fast, but faster, you should file a claim with your own insurance company.  Once you settle your claim with your own insurance company, your insurance company will subrogate the claim and go after the "highway department" for the money they paid you.  So long as you are paid what you are owed by your insurance company, the highway department may drag their feet as long as they like.  Hope that helps.
278953
Yes.\n\nThey have to refer to them as an Interstate so it qualifies for federal highway funds.
28476
The ruling is flawed, but I think so for different reasons. Eminent domain should be used for things that are prima face the people's - schools, hospitals, roads, things like that. Taxpayer dollars have no place in supporting private industry. Individual rights should be sacrosanct from corporations and government. Oh, and about paying fair value, as stated above? In the case this ruling was based on, the New London Development Corporation  wants to pay residents based on value they held in 2000, rather than present value because that's what the original offer was.
979071
no as there are more property owners out there trying to get work done for free, also take a look at the developers who build on the credit of subs, then go belly up leaving the ones who not only put their blood and sweat into the project but now have to pay for it as well.
972318
Yes. \n\nThey are called "property taxes" and failure to pay them will result in the government seizing the property to pay for the taxes.
953619
I predict that if enough people start driving non-fossil fuel cars that governments will just find another way to tax drivers.  People can't understand that it's possible to have good roads that are well maintained without the government running them.  \n\nActually, governments would love this: Put a per-mile tax on all cars and require that everyone install a GPS that tracks position and broadcasts it to the government agency so the tax can be paid.  Then of course the police will want access to the position data for "safety" reasons.  Then Hooray! Total surveilence!  If you complain then you must have something to hide.  After all, we're doing it for the children.
1181271
Freeways are the roads so that you can drive 'freely' at the speed which thrills you. Otherwise there are congested ways also...like Paharganj in New Delhi. 'Freeways' support a country's economy when you reach to your destination saving time. But that costs money as they have to be made at specific road specifications, which means you require a lots of money. Except that some people in the government misuse this money, but ultimately the governement has to get back the investment. That's why there is TOLL TAX. You pay ONLY when you use it...otherwise not.
210528
Yes.  If students aren't getting to school on time because they are driving around, it should be imposed.  Because they owe it to the taxpayers to get an education and make a contribution to society.