$15 isn't indefensible if the project is solely or mostly funded with tolls (and therefore not out of state / city budget).
But as to toll (flat) vs tax (progressive), you're right: it's definitely screwing over the poor.
I'm all in favor of usage based charging, but "unaffordable to live near work on a moderate salary" + "we're going to tax your daily commute, the same as your boss" doesn't feel fair.
But as to toll (flat) vs tax (progressive), you're right: it's definitely screwing over the poor.
I'm all in favor of usage based charging, but "unaffordable to live near work on a moderate salary" + "we're going to tax your daily commute, the same as your boss" doesn't feel fair.