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The Rising Toll

Posted by: Nate Berg

29 January 2008 - 7:00am

Toll hikes are on the horizon in many states. This article outlines some of the new rates affecting drivers.

"Big toll hikes are planned for most of the nation's signature toll roads, bridges and tunnels. The increases would add dollars, not cents, to the cost of passing through many toll booths."

"For example, in March, the toll for cars driving on the George Washington Bridge linking New York and New Jersey — the nation's busiest toll bridge — jumps to $8 from $5 during peak hours. Truckers will pay $35, up from $25."

Full Story: Drivers to see major toll hikes
Source: USA Today, January 28, 2008
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