The Destructive Allure of “Free Money” for Highways

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By Angie SchmittMar 13, 2014, 11:02 am60 ptsTrending
In Patrick Kennedy’s campaign to tear down Interstate 345 in Dallas – a vision he calls anewdallas – he’s running up against the “free money” argument. Since Texas DOT is willing to spend $100 million to rehab the road, the thinking goes, why not let them do it? Dallas. Photo: anewdallas…

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