Prospects for a Tolled US 1 in the Florida Keys Are Rising (along with Congestion and the Sea Level)

FlKeysNews.com reports, “Increasing traffic congestion on U.S. 1 through the Florida Keys has revived the prospect of collecting tolls for the islands’ main highway. Monroe County Commissioner Heather Carruthers plans to ask fellow board members June 21 to ‘support the exploration of a toll into the Florida Keys for non-residents to offset tourist impact, protection and improvement of water quality, and to support infrastructure investment to mitigate against rising sea level.’”