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The Issues

  • What is the problem? The demand for roadway space has grown much faster than the supply of that space. It's that simple. Since 1970, population up 136%; vehicles up 195%; highway use up 269%; highway space up 21%.  The average Texan loses $1000 and 44 hours every year due to traffic jams.
  • The average Texas loses nearly $1000 and 44 hours every year due to traffic jams.
  • Did you know? While fuel costs have tripled, the gas tax -- the primary way we pay for our roads -- has stayed the same since 1991. Gas in 1991 was $1.10 per gallon.  In 2015, it was $1.93 per gallon.  Because of inflation, we have less and less money available to pay for roads and bridges.

 


 

Energy sector challenges

The amount of drilling activity in a region affects vehicle crash frequency and the cost of those crashes.

 

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