2009 House Bill 4252: Authorize congestion lane tolls/HOV restrictions

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Introduced by Rep. Coleman Young (D) on February 11, 2009, to authorize the creation of toll lanes on high-congestion roads, which could be newly created lanes or restrictions on existing lanes. Vehicles occupied by more than two persons would be exempt from the tolls.
- Referred to the House Transportation Committee on February 11, 2009.

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1) Re: 2009 House Bill 4252 (Authorize congestion lane tolls/HOV restrictions ) by rogers13 on August 24, 2010

The Michigan legislature, particularly so-called Democrats, continue to search for more and more ways to tax the citizens of this state into submission to the whims of government. The only impact that tolls will have on this state is to relieve Michigan citizens of more of their income. Government in Lansing has become nothing less than a feeding place for the parasites who are close to becoming the most influential voting bloc in Michigan. I believe it to be fair to refer to our legislature as a criminal enterprise. Perhaps we should consider a class-action to force investigation of the legislature under the RICO [Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act] statute.

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2) Re: 2009 House Bill 4252 (Authorize congestion lane tolls/HOV restrictions ) by crazycajun on February 18, 2009

you DO have that right... unless this bill passes.

then you WON'T have that right.

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3) Re: 2009 House Bill 4252 (Authorize congestion lane tolls/HOV restrictions ) by Adamsexpress on February 18, 2009

To crazycajun,

Thank you. Theft of this type could be called extortion? Like gangsters taking "protection" money from you because you live or work in the area they took over? Keep your powder dry.

To jmangan,

You are exactly right. I paid more attention to punctuation. I am embarrassed for not appearing more professional.

To SaneMichigander,

It grinds my shorts to pay for a toll road (or a lumper). These are OUR public roadways built by OUR tax dollars that fees are raised and roads leased or bought by other countries or businesses. Tolls raise cost per mile, affecting the end user cost of all products. Road conditions in Ohio are ok, but stretches of Pensylvania and Illinois tolls are lousy. Merging, stop and go traffic at cash boxes waste time, fuel and increase collision potential.

Also, the large amount on fuel tax revenue pays for all lanes, not just restricted lanes. I believe we have the right to use all lanes depending on traffic speed or conditions.

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