From Deseret News archives:
For whom the road tolls
The so-called HOT lanes, short for "high-occupancy toll" lanes, would take advantage of the available capacity in HOV lanes for a price that has not yet been determined. The HOV lanes could still be used freely by any vehicle with two or more passengers. Tolls would provide new revenue for UDOT, which would be used to build and maintain roads, relieving taxpayers somewhat.
While most Westerners' experience with toll roads involves fumbling around for the correct change on some highway back East, many states today use vehicle-mounted transponders that automatically deduct payments from checking accounts or other designated payment sources. Although UDOT officials say Utah's HOT lanes likely would not be automated at first, the experiences of other states suggests the technology has been sufficiently developed to ensure the state receives toll payments and users are properly assessed.
Although UDOT is still studying the issue of HOT lanes, one proposal envisions a pilot program that would convert all I-15 carpool lanes into HOT lanes by late 2006. That would coincide with UDOT's planned completion of two carpool lanes in Utah county one in each direction.
The proposal would need approval from the Utah Transportation Commission, which would weigh it against other transportation needs. The prospect of tapping motorists who value their time so much they are willing to pay a premium for a more efficient commute is highly attractive and deserves the commission's full consideration.
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