[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

Since most of the highways around here are toll roads, and the expansion of the rest is being financed by the bus company, loss of federal highway funds won't have much impact on me.

The *BUS COMPANY* is funding local road construction??? Now THAT's creative financing!

[PAR35]

While HOV lanes are the most visible use of transit system funds for road improvements, also look for fine print mentioning programs such as this: “Local Assistance – Local assistance is provided to eligible member jurisdictions in the form of technical and financial assistance to reduce traffic congestion and complement bus and public transit operations. “