Houston to make I-10 Center Lanes a Toll Rd Out to Katy
The city of Houston has decided to make I-10 center lanes either HOV (High Occupancy Vehicles at no charge) or a toll rd for those who use the EZ Tag system. I-10 is presently being expanded to a total of 18 lanes...the four center lanes will be the HOV/Toll lanes.
This proposal is somewhat controversial because the County is considering using peak hour pricing for rush hour in the morning and evening to keep the traffic flowing in the lanes. Residents have argued that they paid for the project with their taxes...and a Toll will in effect be double taxation.
Either way the new eighteen lanes going from Houston to Katy will help traffic flow and get our neighbors home earlier. The lanes should be in place by October 2008!