Texas DOT Raring to Build Money-Losing Toll Lanes

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By Angie SchmittMar 19, 2015, 11:47 am30 pts
Expanding highways by adding tolled lanes can still be a big money loser. Photo: Wikipedia States seem to love expanding highways by adding tolled lanes, even when the money doesn’t add up. The 495 Express Lanes in DC’s Virginia suburbs lost $51 million last year, forcing investors to restructure $430…

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