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UDOT studying options for widening road from Syracuse to West Haven

It's too bad that housing development and transportation infrastructure couldnt' be balanced together. But in America, that's the downside of liberty and freedom sometimes the people end up with temporary chaos as government tries to catch up with the public's exercise of living where they can feel comfortable. Governmental planning, unfortunately, just can't seem to keep ahead of the curve. It's something that West Valley City experienced in the 80s along Redwood Road. But in time, that infant City's Government was able to mature into a dynamic, diverse city.

Government planning, or the lack thereof, isn't the problem. Most communities have master plans that take road improvements out to 25 years and beyond. A plan isn't enough. Funding must accompany the plan. The citizens of Utah are slowly arriving at a consciousness relative to what things cost. Many of our citizens who voice their disdain for taxes and fees, even modest ones, have never lived outside of the Beehive State. States with adequate infrastructure, and there aren't many of them, have such because they pay dearly for it or because they have been successful in attracting economic growth and corporate partners that pay for it. Wake up, everyone! If we want a 21st century road system, it's time we belly-up to the bar and pay the tab.