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May 24, 2012

States find tolls the only remaining option

  • States want Congress to increase their ability to charge tolls and to allow them to use the money for a variety of transportation needs.
    • By JOAN LOWY
    Associated Press

    Photo courtesy of WSDOT [enlarge]
    WSDOT on July 1 is increasing the fees it charges to cross the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Motorists paying with cash will charged $5, up from $4.

    WASHINGTON — Driving onto an Interstate highway? Crossing a bridge on the way into work? Taking a tunnel under a river or bay? Get ready to pay.


     
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