
A hubcap lying in the middle of Walnut Street, not far from a rain-filled pothole, was a reminder that Albany faces decisions about possible ways to raise more money to repair streets.
Tags: damage to cars, fuel tax, gas tax, potholes, street fee, street repairs, wheel damage
In road fees or taxes, we’re fated to pay more
Every time we fill up our cars in Albany, the required signage on the pump reminds us that there’s no local gas tax yet. But the amount we pay for transportation is sure to rise. How much depends on what the city council, the local voters, and probably the legislature decide.
Tags: gas tax, local gas tax, road fees, street maintenance fee