In roads funding debate, less is more
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor,
There is one assumption concerning the funding for Ouray County roads that has not been adequately discussed: What does “improvement” mean? Generally,
“improvement” means more money for smoother roads, higher speeds and more traffic. A circular argument is born: better roads leads to higher traffic, leads to more speed, leads to more maintenance, leads to more financing, leads to “improved” roads. Discussions about how to finance “improvements” sho...
