JK,

Why do you want the US to emulate a third world country? I thought that you had higher standards than that.

Have you ever been to China or driven on the roads there? I'd suggest you learn a little bit more about what you are talking about before you suggest that we follow their road building strategy. As someone who has both owned and driven a car there, I can tell you that things are getting worse, not better.

You might think about this World Bank Report for some additional context before you suggest that Portland follows their lead : http://www.chinadevelopmentbrief.com/node/662

The funny thing is, China is learning that their communist planning approach of roads at all costs isn't working and are looking to both Europe and the US for a different approach.

You might think about that, too.

Thanks.