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From: phil@amd70.UUCP (Phil Ngai)
Newsgroups: net.flame
Subject: Re: L.A.: Density and Weather
Message-ID: <3895@amd70.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 20-Oct-83 02:28:23 EDT
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Posted: Thu Oct 20 02:28:23 1983
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Speaking of similar such wedged things, Florida is planning to build an
Interstate (I-95) right next to their turnpike. This 35 mile segment
in Palm Beach and Martin counties is one of the few places where I-95
is unfinished. The route was debated for many years and one was actually
chosen only to be re-evaluated 2 years later, with a route parallel to
and about 50 feet away from the turnpike finally chosen. Florida did
consider widening the turnpike but Federal funds were available for
building a new road while no such funds were available for an upgrade.

Thus it was cheaper for Florida to construct a new Interstate than to
improve their turnpike.

Contrary to an article by another Californian, there are many bridges,
in California, especially in the San Francisco bay area, which charge tolls.
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Phil Ngai (408) 988-7777 {ucbvax|decwrl|ihnp4|allegra}!amd70!phil