Are toll roads the best way to maintain highways and bridges?

Question

Considering that the road is owned by governtment. Consider that there is no third party. Are they the best way?

Answer 1

Gearnofear is correct.
In Texas, the Legislators are trying to bring in toll roads for some roads that already exist. This amounts to double taxation. We paid for it when we registered our cars, got inspections, and every time we bought gas.
However, if the road is owned, operated, and repaired completely by a third party (w/out government subsidies), toll roads would be fair. We would be paying for their service.
If we were to take this to the extreme, there would be a problem however, we would still be paying registration, inspection, and gas taxes for absolutely no service at all. Some states already do this.

Answer 2

depends on how the toll road is set up. in some states most toll roads have not been built by the state. they have been built by a third party. they use the toll to not only improve and maintain the road, but they also use it to make money. having a toll on a road does help to extend the life of the road as well. many people are not willing to pay the toll to travel on it. Not having that car on the road saves wear and tear. however I have seen some toll roads where they are in worse condition then the Federal Highways. so it all comes down to who is controlling the toll and where the money is going.

Answer 3

A big fat NO! Try driving through Oklahoma sometime on some of their many, many Toll roads. They'll shake the fillings out of your teeth. Sorriest roads I ever saw.

Answer 4

yes