Blaming Trucks for Congestion
In response to Judy Williams’ letter concerning truck traffic during commute hours: Does she realize that most truck drivers drive about 90,000 miles a year to make an average living? They pay road use taxes plus fuel taxes of more than $2,000 a year.
Trucks are not just taking up space on her freeways and surface streets. They too are working and delivering commodities needed in her everyday life.
I wonder what would happen if everyone had a great idea like Williams to bar trucks during rush hours. If every city in every state did that, she would miss a lot of everyday things she needs to function at home and at work.
Maybe if Williams and a few others would think seriously about car pools or the use of public transportation, she could really do something to help herself and others.
CATHY COTTRILL
Costa Mesa
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