>>1876941It is, but it's a non-controversial one at this stage. The wider uses/purposes behind a fully-developed road system are massive. Railroads shouldn't be taxed on land and perhaps should receive credits for trackwork and track expansion, but that's not going to make a major difference. Certainly, one can't increase taxes on diesel without causing substantial economic damage.
>railroads on the other hand have to be covered by freight rail companies in full.They have operating ratios in the mid-50s. We complain about single-tracking and opportunity costs of not doing greater infrastructural buildout, but clearly the added cost is not substantial. Air cargo is the most expensive of them all, and still captures a high share of value; time/flexibility seems to consistently beat cost.
