The UPoR reports that the state is considering converting the existing reversible bus lane on Independence into a reversible HOT lane. What?
I’ve lived in this town long enough to see the purpose for that Independence reversible lane change a couple of times — originally, it was suppose to be a reversible HOV lane. Then, somewhere along the way, it was determined that it didn’t meet current standards or was otherwise unsuitable for use by the general motoring public but CATS’ skilled bus drivers could safely make use of it. So it has always operated as a busway. Now comes word that for a mere $13 million the lane can be used as a reversible HOT lane. It’s exactly these sorts of whipsaw changes that undermine faith in government. I would most certainly like someone for the state or city department of transportation to explain to the public why the lane is now suitable for use as an HOT (or HOV) lane now when previously that wasn’t an option. Somehow I don’t imagine government officials volunteering an answer to that question…
