Hybrid Extension to July, 2011

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Originally posted by RetiredMarine

Pele you also feel the Hybrids should be allowed to remain? I would think you would understand the value added by removing the exemption. Less traffic the reason the lanes were made in the first place.

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No, I don't think hybrids should remain. Regardless of my opinion on how helpful they are to the environment (That's for another thread.) the purpose of the HOV lanes is not environmental in nature, but it's for reducing traffic. A Prius takes up the same roadway real estate as a Corolla; Therefore they should have the same restriction.

But I think your representative in Richmond isn't even going to read the letter. Their secretary or intern is going to read it and them promptly drop the letter in the trash.

I have little faith in politicians listening to their constituents and do not believe they are looking out for anyone's interests but their own.

To send a letter to a politician is a waste of paper and a stamp.


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