Tolls at NYC Bridges, Tunnels to Increase
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority voted last week to raise tolls for trucks and cars on its six bridges and two tunnels, effective March 1.
December 27, 2012Ohio Rejects Plan to Privatize Turnpike
Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) has decided against a controversial idea to privatize the Ohio Turnpike as a way to raise money for needed highway and bridge projects, the Akron (Ohio) Beacon Journal reported.
December 14, 2012Fleets Urge Uniform Toll-Collecting System to Speed Vehicles and Reduce Expenses
Carrier executives say they are becoming increasingly frustrated with spending the time and associated costs it takes for their drivers to inch their way through highway toll plazas.
November 26, 2012ATRI Seeks Truckers’ Input on N.C. I-95 Tolls Proposal
The American Transportation Research Institute is seeking input from carriers and drivers that travel North Carolina’s portion of Interstate 95 in connection with a study on how best to pay for improvements along the critical East Coast freight artery.
November 20, 2012ATRI Seeks Truckers’ Input on N.C. I-95 Tolls Proposal
The American Transportation Research Institute is seeking input from carriers and drivers that travel North Carolina’s portion of Interstate 95 in connection with a study on how best to pay for improvements along the critical East Coast freight artery.
November 19, 2012N.Y. Thruway Board Cancels Two Meetings About Proposed 45% Increase in Truck Tolls
The New York State Thruway’s board of directors last week canceled the second of two meetings within four days at which the board was to address a proposed 45% increase in toll rates for trucks.
November 19, 2012N.Y. Thruway Puts Off Decision on Higher Truck Tolls
The New York State Thruway’s board of directors canceled the second of two meetings within four days at which the board was to address a proposed 45% increase in toll rates for trucks.
Virginia Local Governments Lawyer Up to Fight I-95 Tolling
A group of local governments in southern Virginia announced they have hired an attorney to help them fight the state’s proposal to put a toll on the section of Interstate 95 that runs through the area.
Both Major Candidates for N.C. Governor Oppose Tolls on I-95
Both of North Carolina’s major-party gubernatorial candidates said they oppose the state’s effort to toll its portion of Interstate 95, one of the nation’s major freight corridors.
October 30, 2012Port Authority Toll Hikes Necessary, Audit Says
Toll increases set last year by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey are necessary if it is to maintain aging facilities and pay for planned capital projects, according to an independent audit, the Associated Press reported.
September 24, 2012