Rhode Island’s truck-only tolling plan can proceed after receiving the go-ahead from the Federal Highway Administration, the state’s Department of Transportation announced Oct. 5.
October 5, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Pennsylvania’s Turnpike Commission Toll Grab Raises Concern
Pennsylvania’s reliance on toll revenue from the nation’s oldest turnpike to fund other road and mass-transit projects is starting to worry Janney Montgomery Scott’s Alan Schankel.
September 22, 2016Business
Toll Management Companies Expand as Demand Increases
Longhaul truck drivers who transport freight nationwide must pay tolls in 28 states, which can be cumbersome and overwhelming with more than a dozen different tolling systems. But two companies offering a solution are seeing demand spike this year as a result.
September 5, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Texas Mulls Cost, Public Request to Drop Highway Tolls
Texas could rid itself of toll roads — but at a steep price, according to the latest estimates by transportation officials.
August 31, 2016Business
ATA Wins N.Y. Truck Toll Diversion Case
It is unconstitutional for the New York State Thruway Authority to use millions of dollars in toll revenue paid by commercial truckers to maintain the state’s canal system, a federal judge ruled Aug. 10.
August 15, 2016Business
Judge Rules Collection of Toll Revenue From Truckers to Pay for N.Y. Canals Unconstitutional
It is unconstitutional for the New York State Thruway Authority to use millions of dollars in toll revenue paid by commercial truckers to maintain the state’s canal system, a federal judge ruled Aug. 10.
August 11, 2016Business
Plans for Tennessee River Toll Bridge Dashed Because of Cost
The long-studied idea for a toll bridge across the Tennessee River from Soddy-Daisy to Harrison and Interstate 75Â has been killed by cost.
July 25, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Tolling Group Hosts Conference July 24-26
The latest technologies in tolling in this country and worldwide will be the focus of a conference the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association will host later this month in Boston.
July 19, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Relief Plan Offered for R.I. In-State Commercial Truck Owners
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A legislative session that began in winter with Governor Gina Raimondo's push for controversial new truck tolls is nearing an end with a $6 million relief package for in-state commercial truck owners.
June 12, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Puerto Rico Halts Toll-Road Revenue Transfer to Save Cash
Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla declared a state of emergency for the island’s Highways and Transportation Authority, suspending the transfer of toll-road revenue to bondholders and imposing a stay on legal claims.
May 18, 2016