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bnvus ![]() New Slug ![]() Joined: 15 Feb 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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Hybrid exemption ends in 2006. It has already been established that the state (VA) has asked the Fed to lift the exemption. Nice try.
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miltrade ![]() New Slug ![]() Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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NoSUV? Many people asking you questions here. All interested to hear your undoubtedly witty reply. Please share.
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NoSUV ![]() New Slug ![]() Joined: 14 Jan 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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quote: Ask RLD. |
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NoSUV ![]() New Slug ![]() Joined: 14 Jan 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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quote: State authority was in the 2005 Transportation bill. |
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bnvus ![]() New Slug ![]() Joined: 15 Feb 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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State Authority is still under considerstion and not law. Even so. The (VDOT) recommendation is still to end the hybrid exemption. Too many Manuf. are jumping on the Hybrid bandwagon as fuel prices spiral upwards. Ford just recently announced that 50% of their automotive production will transition over to Hybrid technology by 2010. 50 PERCENT! This is in response to the government proposing stricter emission laws and higher MPG #'s in an effort to help conserve fuel. GREAT NEWS for them. Bad news for us.
THE HYBRID EXEMPTION MUST GO! |
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NoSUV ![]() New Slug ![]() Joined: 14 Jan 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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And why is that? The express lanes still move at or above the speed limit and 25 - 35 mph faster than the regular lanes. Just look to your right! VDOT also said that much of the congestion was caused by cheaters. Shouldn't that be the first to go? Why increase the regular lane congestion when the express lanes aren't overcrowded?
If nothing else, we need to find ways to get MORE of the regular lane traffic into the express lanes. That's why the majority of the public wants HOT - so the OVERALL traffic will flow better. |
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N_or_S_bound ![]() New Slug ![]() Joined: 20 May 2005 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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I just noticed (again) that the HOV speed limit is 65 and the mainline is 55. Maybe if they raised the mainline to 65, it would move better!
NoSb SOV because you can, HOV because you care! |
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NoSUV ![]() New Slug ![]() Joined: 14 Jan 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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quote: On the RLD question, I've received responses from Kilgore, Kaine, and Bryne. All 3 support the hybrid exemption. I've also asked both major candidates in my district - they've not responded. |
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DanMadeup ![]() New Slug ![]() Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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I think I go with Bob on this. Share the e-mail or let us know that its been a good tale.
The real killer is "both candidates." As if you could not say Barge-Frederick or Porta-Queeg. Again, I go with Bob. Another friend of friend tale being sung. |
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defender ![]() New Slug ![]() Joined: 12 Jan 2005 Location: va Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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Ditto Dan. I go with Bob.
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