Gas taxes havent increased in the last 15 years while the cost of asphalt and steel has at least quadrupled. I smell "Big oil influence. Exxon gives millions every year to lobbyists and propagandists to keep it that way. Lars, Rush, and Hannity are all on Big oil's payroll.
If you all love your car and driving so much then how can you justify the tax has been frozen for 15 years while infrastructure materials have skyrocketed?
Light rail and streetcars can only help alleviate road damage from extremely heavy buses thereby reducing future reapir bills. Sam is somebody in touch and thinks ahead.