Readers: Missouri Should Not Close Rest Areas
A majority of those who voted in the recent non-scientific Sunday Poll think Missouri shouldn’t close interstate rest areas as a way to close budget shortfalls.
Florida, Michigan, Ohio and South Dakota are among the states that have closed traditional rest stops in the last two years. And a battle is brewing in Connecticut over a proposal to shut down all seven stops on its interstate highways to save money. (USA Today)
I’m not aware of any plans in Missouri to do the same as these other states
I know I like rest areas when I’ve driving — a restroom without having to buy something. Those few minutes out of the car improves my alertness.
The poll results:
Q: Agree or disagree: Missouri should NOT provide rest areas along our interstate highways
- Strongly agree 3 [5.17%]
- ]Agree 5 [8.62%]
- Somewhat agree 2 [3.45%]
- Neither agree or disagree 0 [0%]
- Somewhat disagree 3 [5.17%]
- Disagree 11 [18.97%]
- Strongly disagree 34 [58.62%]
- Unsure/No Answer 0 [0%]
I am curious about the cost of a rest area vs a welcome center.
— Steve Patterson