In October of 2011, the Georgia Department of Transportation created the flash pass for I-85. Drivers with a peach pass can now get out of traffic and ride in a special lane all of their own. Cameras would electronically track his car and his bank account would be charged accordingly. But even though he can afford it, Chris Haley chooses not to.
About a year ago I travelled across America for the BBC. I visited Airports, Amusement parks, Highways and Community Colleges in order to understand how the priority queue is changing the American experience of waiting in line. A version of this piece aired on the BBC World Service, part of their “Real America” series produced in conjunction with PRX.
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