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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Paying for Roads in the Future

    We've heard how cars are evolving into mobile communications devices. They still need roads to drive on, at a time when highway conditions are worse than ever and money for repair and construction is running short on the local, state and federal levels.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    We've heard how cars are evolving into mobile communications devices. They still need roads to drive on, at a time when highway conditions are worse than ever and money for repair and construction is running short on the local, state and federal levels. California voters may soon face the option of doubling the car tax, chopped in half by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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    The New Wave of Cars that Act like Smart Phones
    1. 0:00Will Your Car Become Just Another Mobile Device?
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      San Jose Mercury News

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    The New Wave of Cars that Act like Smart Phones
    1. 0:00Will Your Car Become Just Another Mobile Device?
    2. 16:30Paying for Roads in the FutureYou’re reading this
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