Affordable Commutes Act: Investigating and Acquiring Private Toll Roads
This act aims to investigate pricing practices on private toll roads, including instances of price gouging. The Secretary of Transportation will also study the feasibility of the federal government purchasing these roads and transferring ownership to states, potentially lowering costs for commuters. Citizens can expect potentially lower toll fees and increased public oversight of road infrastructure.
Key points
The government will investigate if private companies are overcharging on toll roads and refer such cases to the Attorney General or Federal Trade Commission.
A study will be conducted on whether state ownership of private toll roads would benefit commuters, for example, through lower fees.
The act seeks to find ways to reduce commuting costs for citizens through better control over toll roads.
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