Incoming Va. Governor Opposes Truck-Only Tolls on I-81

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ANASSAS, Va. — Virginia Gov.-elect Timothy Kaine (D) told Transport Topics he is against truck-only toll lanes on Interstate 81 and does not support placing new tolls on existing roads, although he does support tolling new roads.

“I do not support placing tolls on Interstate 81 because, as a general rule, I don’t believe in tolling existing roads,” Kaine said. “I also am opposed to truck-only toll lanes because I don’t believe they necessarily reduce congestion.”

While motorists may “feel good about zipping through lanes that don’t carry trucks, we have to consider the effect that would have on jobs in the Shenandoah Valley if vehicles aren’t exiting the freeway and generating revenue in the area,” he added.

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