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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]LOL. Do you people just have a random collection of buzzwords in your head that you spit out? “Induced Demand”, such as it is a thing, is not relevant for HOT Lanes.

There will be no change to bridge congestion for ordinary traffic. However, for those willing to pay the variable priced toll, you will be able to pass through relatively easily and thus increasing overall capacity.

This is not exclude the fact that another crossing is necessary. If they extend 370 it’s easy to see how it could cross a bit north of Bretton Woods and connect with 28 and provide a direct shot to Dulles.

And that’s why it won’t happen any time soon. Maryland owns all of the river and would need to pay for bridge that would potential undermine BWI. [/quote]

Please cite one example where lane expansion "solved" a traffic congestion problem.

Hint, you can't because it has never happened.[/quote]
You are arguing a point with yourself and it’s a dumb one at that.

The lane expansion will not induce congestion because the HOT lanes have a variable price based on maintaining minimum traffic speeds. As a result the toll keeps going up until the market clears and the HOT lane does not lead to more congestion.

The reason why “induced demand” works in some circumstances is that the price is set zero and at that price demand exceeds supply. At a price of zero, eventually added capacity will exceed demand but the unmet demand is huge. This is not possible in the variable priced HOT lane scenario, because the toll price keeps rising until demand subsides.

I do truly recommend trying to educate yourself about the platitudes you have adopted as your political mantra. The world doesn’t work the way you think it does and you have been done a massive disservice to be convinced of something that’s just not true. 
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