Friday links 09-21-2006

Who knew? Americans are short-sighted and tend to spend what they have (archived: 2012).

What will replace the gas tax?

Smart Transporation Investments

Virginia Roads: the Fast and the Furious – the upcoming Virginia Special Transportation Session brings the rumors, conjecture and speculation out of the woodwork.

Basically – read Bacon’s Rebellion.

Learn about the bills here. I like the “most frequently accessed” option.

Setting a maximum population for Albemarle.  I know one way to start with the reduction of the population – they could lead the charge out of Albemarle by moving and/or not having kids. The debate will be interesting and enlightening, I hope, so long as vitriol does not take a front seat. All sides could probably learn something from each other.

I really like Trulia – I really do. My listings are there. But come on –

A quick MLS search reveals that the average sales price in the past 3 months in Charlottesville (the City of) for a single-family three bedroom home is over $300k.

At least they say this:

Note: These market indicators are estimates based on properties currently for sale in Trulia’s database. Your real estate agent may have more accurate or complete data available.