Hey, thanks for commenting.

I'm not so sure I disagree with tolls. I'm living out here on the East Coast right now as my wife goes to graduate school and I wouldn't say that it's the worst idea (though I don't have a car out here - NYC's Subway / Rail system is to die for)

I think a toll, especially in the case of 520 / Toll Roads often, is perhaps a great idea. Afterall, they used them for 520 or I-90 in the past (I can't remember which, growing up in North Seattle). I am not sure of any studies off the top of my head, but it would seem that it would encourage carpooling and cut down on unecessary trips. Congestion pricing and an increase on the gas tax are something I would agree with as well.

I also agree that there's a concern about "Lexus Lanes" and taxing the poor out of driving, but I know studies about Congestion pricing show that the creation of "Lexus Lanes" isn't what happens.

Perhaps lower income people could qualify for a lower cost "Quick Pass" if they use 520 often, as I'm sure any new toll roads would use Quick Passes.

I'm not arguing for or against tolls, but I would want to learn more before I counted them out all together.