[wayne_skylar]

I've always had a question about this. If more people are deciding to use the road afterwards surely it means that trips are being taken that weren't before? Wouldn't that be a good thing, economically speaking?

[jdminhbg]

> Wouldn't that be a good thing, economically speaking?

Yes, because it means people can live in places they couldn't before, or could get to jobs they couldn't before. Of course, people who already used the road won't perceive these benefits; they are in the same situation as before.

[Funes-]

>If more people are deciding to use the road afterwards surely it means that trips are being taken that weren't before?

Sure. An increase in supply--or a change in its nature--can increase demand.

>Wouldn't that be a good thing, economically speaking?

Not necessarily, in my estimation.