Unintended Consequences

According to CNN:

  • Americans drove 1.4 billion fewer highway miles in April 2008 than they did in April 2007.
  • Americans have driven nearly 20 billion fewer miles overall this year.
  • Less gas used, means less gas tax revenue going to the Highway Trust Fund, which means less money for road upkeep.
  • People are trading SUVs for small, gas-efficient cars. Which means even less gas tax revenue, and even worse roads.
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