Speaker Straus Applauds removal of Toll Lanes

What’s this about? The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is working on plans to grow 281. Part of their plan was to add new toll lanes to 281.

Tolls are very controversial. Tolls don’t have favored nation status in Texas. Grass roots groups like Texas TURF were strongly opposed. 

Mr. Speaker commented:  “Today the Alamo Area MPO took a very positive step toward improving mobility in San Antonio. This vote shows that local and state officials are working together to address our transportation needs and relieve congestion in a responsible way. I want to thank the members of the MPO for taking this meaningful vote, and I look forward to working with them further to begin the expansion of Highway 281.”

Speaker Straus Press Release