South Carolina Considers Toll Lanes to Fund Infrastructure
What happened
During a gubernatorial debate, Alan Wilson advocated for South Carolina to consider implementing toll lanes to fund transportation improvements. He suggested that 'choice lanes,' where drivers pay to use an express lane, could be funded by the private sector. Wilson noted that North Carolina is already building this type of infrastructure.
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Why it matters
Wilson argued that monetizing interstate corridors could collect revenue for state infrastructure. This proposal suggests a potential shift in how South Carolina funds its extensive road and highway network, which requires significant resurfacing and work.
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Who's involved
- Alan WilsonGubernatorial candidate advocating for the adoption of toll lane policy in South Carolina.
- Jermaine JohnsonGubernatorial candidate competing against Alan Wilson in South Carolina.
- South CarolinaState considering the adoption of toll lane models for infrastructure funding.
- North CarolinaState whose toll lane model is being cited as a potential example for South Carolina.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- South CarolinaSpeculative
Policy adoption of toll lanes could create new state revenue streams for infrastructure projects.
- South Carolina Department of TransportationSpeculative
Toll lane adoption could provide new revenue and funding for transportation projects in South Carolina.
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The entities involved
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South Carolina
state of the United States of America
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North Carolina
state of the United States of America
- Wilson
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Jermaine Johnson
college basketball player (1993–1995) Houston