Vermont roads are in rough condition this year after a winter that just won't seem to disappear. Governor Douglas says an emergency fix-up program is necessary. Consequently, the governor's administration is now on the hunt for an extra $3 million for the program the governor has named "Operation Smooth Ride". Neal Lunderville, Secretary of Transportation, announced today that he has found a way to free up this sum by taking money from the town highway emergency fund, a bike and ped fund, as well as borrowing from next year's allocation for road-leveling work. Nevertheless, some lawmakers are weary of where this $3 million is coming from, but don't disagree that paving and repair is necessary. The most recent pavement report deemed 21% of the state roads in very poor condition. A smoother ride would mean less congestion, which in theory would mean less green house gas emissions. [Source: Burlington Free Press & Burlington Free Press]
Crumbling Roads
Vermont roads are in rough condition this year after a winter that just won't seem to disappear. Governor Douglas says an emergency fix-up program is necessary. Consequently, the governor's administration is now on the hunt for an extra $3 million for the program the governor has named "Operation Smooth Ride". Neal Lunderville, Secretary of Transportation, announced today that he has found a way to free up this sum by taking money from the town highway emergency fund, a bike and ped fund, as well as borrowing from next year's allocation for road-leveling work. Nevertheless, some lawmakers are weary of where this $3 million is coming from, but don't disagree that paving and repair is necessary. The most recent pavement report deemed 21% of the state roads in very poor condition. A smoother ride would mean less congestion, which in theory would mean less green house gas emissions. [Source: Burlington Free Press & Burlington Free Press]
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Might be even more funds for road maintenance, sidewalks, and other pedestrian and bike improvements, if the State of Vermont would finally kill the ill-fated and exorbitantly expensive Circ. Highway.
I think really terrible roads would mean less cars and less congestion, so lower emissions. That'd be tough on bicycles though, maybe they could save money by only repairing the 3 outside 3 feet.
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