Public Hearing in Newton on All-Electronic Tolling

NEWTON, MA – On Monday, the first of five public hearings next week on MassDOT's proposed new gantry prices for all-electronic tolling will be held in Newton.

Four years ago, MassDOT decided to shift to all-electronic tolling on the Massachusetts Turnpike, as well as Boston tunnels and the Tobin Bridge, and has been testing the system ahead of its October launch.

With the activation of all-electronic tolling, drivers' rates will change. Click here to see what your proposed new rate will be.

MassDOT is asking drivers for their input on the proposed rates at five meetings next week.

The first will be held Mon., Sept. 12 in the Newton City Hall War Memorial Room at 1000 Commonwealth Ave. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.

Here's a look at all of the week's public hearings:

Mon., Sept. 12: Newton City Hall, War Memorial Room, 1000 Commonwealth

Avenue, Newton

Tues., Sept. 13: Framingham Town Hall, Nevins Hall, 150 Concord Street,

Framingham

Wed., Sept. 14: Jackson Mann School, in the auditorium, 40 Armington Street,

Allston

Wed., Sept. 14: Springfield City Hall, Room 220, 36 Court Street, Springfield

Thurs., Sept. 15: MassDOT Highway Division District 1 Headquarters, Main

Conference Room, 270 Main Street, Lenox.

All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.

In addition to the hearings, written comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Thurs., Sept. 29.

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