Someone posted about taxing the hwys (using gas tax) b/c they use up so much space. I just moved here (to valley, last week) and was amazed by the vast acres of land that are 'wildlife perserves' or some other open space. If you could build there, housing would be LOTS cheaper - but then traffic would be worse (and it is aweful now). Gas is also aweful: at $1.69/gal to $2.05/gal for REGULAR. C