Originally Posted by
Dave Cutter
Yep. And sooner... or later it all comes to a head as well.
I ride the MUP's and truly do enjoy them. But as I see them expand and grow I know their annual budget must also be doing the same. Sooner or later... the MUP's network will be considered too expensive and sections will be closed and/or shut-off. This is the natural progression of government projects.
I don't know about that. I don't see very many roads or, or any government projects, that have been abandoned. The state capitol near my house is still in use after 130 some years. Hell, there are roads in Italy that are still being used that the Romans built 2,000 years ago. I think roads (or trails) are mostly abandoned only when the people move away from the region for whatever reason.
Anyway, we have a very extensive network of MUPs in my state. Studies have shown that they get good use, attract tourists to a region, and increase property values of adjacent homes and businesses. I guess a lot of people consider them a good investment, even if they never actually use them.