Why a transportation fee could save El Paso taxpayers millions and improve roads

Why a transportation fee could save El Paso taxpayers millions and improve roads

By Chris Canales On Monday, Nov. 17, the El Paso City Council will discuss a transportation user fee to provide dedicated funding to street maintenance. While a new fee may sound like a bad thing, it could save taxpayers millions in the long run and finally deliver on past promises to improve the condition of our streets. Chris Canales El Pasoans are frustrated with the condition of our streets, and understandably so. Only about one in five res…