Rethinking economics, Culture, and work: One observation at a time - Shashi Bellamkonda

If you are a regular commuter on the Dulles Toll Road and Route 267 to Leesburg you should be paying attention to the debate underground or overground. The budget debate affects you even if you are probably not going to the airport by metro. To Build the station underground or not,  is a $300 Million question   The Virginia transportation secretary said tolls would increase as a result of the decision, and the state would not tolerate it. Reason for building underground and incurring these costs: "Better for baggage-laden travelers, who will not have to trek 1,150 feet to an aboveground station to stand in steamy Washington summers or icy winter winds ( http://goo.gl/1WrPA )" "Preserves the architectural vision of the masterful Eero Saarinen that has made Dulles a design icon worldwide" People will not use the metro ( 5000 riders a day) The alternative is an aerial station in front of Parking Garage 1 across from the Main Terminal. When i drive to the Was...