N.C. Follows Virginia in Seeking to Toll I-95
With Virginia already moving to toll Interstate 95, neighboring North Carolina has also launched an effort to obtain federal permission to toll its stretch of the highway.
October 3, 2011AAA Sues to Stop New York, New Jersey Toll Hikes
AAA has filed suit in a bid to reverse toll increases that began this month for vehicles crossing into New York City from New Jersey, Bloomberg reported.
September 30, 2011The Second Battle of Interstate 81
Back in 2003, Virginia began its ill-advised drive to toll an existing federal highway to raise money for road work, much to the displeasure of the region’s business community, and especially the trucking industry.
September 26, 2011Virginia Eyes Tolls on I-95
The Federal Highway Administration has given Virginia approval to begin the process of imposing tolls on Interstate 95, the busiest north-south corridor on the East Coast.
September 26, 2011Maryland Truck Tolls to Double by 2013
Commercial truckers will pay twice as much in tolls at the Baltimore Harbor crossings by July 2013 under a plan approved this week by the Maryland Transportation Authority.
September 23, 2011Virginia Receives Conditional Approval to Toll I-95
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell said the Federal Highway Administration has granted the state preliminary approval to toll Interstate 95 under a pilot program.
September 20, 2011Florida Toll Rates to Be Indexed to Inflation Rate
The Florida Department of Transportation announced a rate increase plan for cars and trucks on most state toll roads starting next year, followed by what could be automatic increases each year after that.
Port Authority Sets Toll Jump for Trucks Crossing into NYC
Tolls for trucks entering New York City from New Jersey will more than double over the next five years, a larger increase than originally proposed.
August 29, 2011NY/NJ Port Authority Approves Toll Hikes
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has approved a plan to raise tolls at tunnels and bridges into New York City, in part to fund the reconstruction of the World Trade Center.
August 22, 2011Pa. Turnpike’s Cash Fares to Rise; Commercial Hauler Discount Will End
Cash fares will rise 10% on the Pennsylvania turnpike in 2012, but tolls will remain the same for E-ZPass users.
July 25, 2011