tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767146716746579656.post2303114248587864423..comments2023-12-04T06:31:42.355-05:00Comments on Erstwhile Editor: I-95 is a victim of discriminationErstwhile Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13005944796124688332noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767146716746579656.post-35113244960652630752012-03-16T14:19:58.004-04:002012-03-16T14:19:58.004-04:00Hal - -
I've got a great idea. Let's low...Hal - -<br /><br />I've got a great idea. Let's lower the tax on gas along I-95 from 38.9 cents to 15 cents making gas cheaper here than in SC (16 cents) and Virginia (17 cents). This would apply to all NC gas stations within a half mile of the interstate. Rather than lose money I'd bet the revenue would soar along the I-95 corridor, and promote all sorts of economic activity in the region. Here is a quote, from the Virginia Pilot, defending VA's low gas tax:<br /><br />One of the reasons for this significant increase in motor fuel collections is because out-of-state motorists and long-haul trucks now make Virginia their destination of choice when filling up. The next time you travel in Southwest Virginia, take a look at the 10 miles between Fort Chiswell and Wytheville. That location where I-77 and 1-81 come together is literally an economic engine for the entire region, driven by motor fuel sales, which in turn has a tremendous ripple effect on hotels, restaurants, truck stops, convenience stores and state and local tax revenue.<br /><br />Ih there is an elastic demand for gas on I-95 revenue should increase substantially.<br /><br />Best.<br /><br />John B.John Bethunenoreply@blogger.com