Why are so many rest stops closed?
I'm heading west from NC on my way to Los Angeles along I-40. I've noticed that about 30% of the rest stops are closed. Why is that? Is it because of budget cuts, restoration, abuses by travelers? ...
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RoyB wrote:
Its probably the lack of funds as wells... The states funding is really being hit now for roads and bridges... I suspect cheap gasoline really hurts alot of State's fundings it seems...
Roy Ken
Since most states, like the Feds, charge a flat per gallon gas tax, I expect their revenue from the increased sales due to the lower prices has gone up, not down. Those areas that add an additional percentage sales tax on to fuel sales may have seen a revenue decline though, if the increased volume has not kept it stable.
