- Buffalo Daily Supports NY Thruway Proposal To Hike Rates
- FDOT Plans To Build I-4 Wildlife Overpass In Polk County
- Newcastle, UK, Will Expand Clean Air Zone Tolling In July
- These are just some of the toll industry developments TRN is following.
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Buffalo Daily Supports NY Thruway Proposal To Hike Rates
The Buffalo News yesterday endorsed the New York Thruway Authority’s proposal to increase toll rates in 2024 and 2027. The editors believe executive director Frank Hoare has made a “strong case” for increasing the authority’s funding, and they agree with his characterization of the fee escalation as “modest.” They acknowledge that the increase will affect some motorists- especially those who haven’t adopted E-ZPass — more than others, but note that obtaining a transponder can significantly reduce toll costs. The editors also observe that the low turnout at recent public hearings suggests that most people understand how inflation has strained the authority’s ability to keep the important toll highway in good repair.
Company and Agency Financial Issues And Reports E-ZPass Economic & Social Considerations Affecting Transportation ETC Systems New York New York State Thruway Authority Toll Rate ChangesFDOT Plans To Build I-4 Wildlife Overpass In Polk County
WFTS reports, Florida DOT is planning to build the state’s first wildlife-only overpass along a busy segment of I-4 in Polk County. The proposed $11.9 million facility — it was deemed more cost-effective than an underpass — will give all species, but especially endangered ones, a safe way to cross the interstate and expand their habitats. WFTS notes that I-4 has been a barrier to wildlife movement since it was built. While vehicle-and-animal collisions have occurred, FDOT maintains that the highway primarily restricts movement. Construction is expected to begin next April.
WMFE has a detailed report on the overpass project.
Environmental Protection Policies Procedures And Initiatives Florida Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)Newcastle, UK, Will Expand Clean Air Zone Tolling In July
The Chronicle reports, the Tyneside region’s Newcastle Clean Air Zone (CAZ) program will enter its next phase on July 17 when tolling of high-polluting vans and similar commercial vehicles will begin. Buses, commercial trucks and taxis that are noncompliant with UK emissions standards have been paying tolls to enter the city center since January. Officials temporarily exempted vans and “light goods vehicle” from paying “on the grounds that supply chain problems were making it hard for motorists to upgrade to newer, cleaner models.” For now, private passenger cars will remain exempt from payment, “though it is possible that could change in the future if it is decided that tougher action is needed to reduce pollution.” The newspaper notes that a grant program and a small business exemption are available to help businesses transition to the use of cleaner vehicles.
Environmental Protection Policies Procedures And Initiatives ETC Systems Newcastle-Gateshead Clean Air Zone (UK) United KingdomThese are just some of the toll industry developments TRN is following.
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