Politics & Government
Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolls To Rise 6 Percent In 2016
The new toll hikes will go into effect on Jan. 3.

ByΒ JASON LADAY
Drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will face a 6 percent toll hike come Jan. 3,according to a statement posted on the turnpike commissionβs website.
The commission announced the decision on Tuesday, stating the increase is needed to repay βsubstantial borrowingβ required to meet the its financial obligations under state laws signed in 2007 and 2013. According to the statement, the repayments are in connection to statewide roadway projects and mass-transit operations, including $4.75 billion for βoff-Turnpike investment.β
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The commission foresees annual toll increases of 3 to 6 percent until 2044.
βWe are confident that we can continue to moderate future increases through improved efficiencies, however we have no choice but to increase tolls as we move forward,β said Turnpike Commission Chairman Sean Logan in the statement. βAt the moment, traffic and revenue forecasts estimate annual increases of three to six percent will be required until 2044.β
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The 6 percent increase means the minimum toll will rise from $1.09 to $1.16 for EZ Pass customers, and from $1.70 to $1.85 for drivers who pay cash.
Photo of the Pennsylvania Turnpike courtesy of the Turnpike Commission.
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