Are New Indiana Road Projects Insane?

The I-69 News Blog rejoices in the news that the Indiana Commerce Connector and news of scaled-back plans for the Illiana Expressway Toll Road:

We have to remember that this victory is due to the strength of our communities and our resistance - these horrific road plans were only withdrawn because of the willingness of people across Indiana to stand up and say no, and also, to begin organizing with others to resist.

As we take on and defeat insane road project after insane road project, it is also increasingly clear that we can take on and defeat I-69, especially since its been weakened by this news.

I wonder if both sides will ever be able to meet in the middle to address the transportation needs of Lake County, Indiana in such a way that makes everyone happy?

Something will have to be done as people continue to move into Lake County, Indiana.

Our neighboring name-sake county to the north -- Lake County, Illinois -- faced the issue of congested streets and roads not too long ago as people move out of the urban core into the suburbs:

Every Lake County (Illinois) motorist has experienced the frustration of getting caught in congestion.

Traffic gridlock is listed as the No. 1 concern facing Lake County (Illinois) residents in many surveys. And, with the county's population expected to continue to grow rapidly, those problems will only get worse.

If something isn't done, people in Lake County, Indiana will be complaining about the lack of foresight in traffic planning.

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