Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls could rise
TACOMA -- The state Transportation Commission has recommended raising some tolls on the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge as traffic volumes - and toll collections - have dipped recently.
Commissioners on Thursday recommended boosting the standard toll to $3.25 from $2.75 for drivers who have transponders that record their tolls electronically. The $4 cash charge at toll booths would remain unchanged.
February traffic counts were 77,920 vehicles lower than the 1.12 million projected. Tolls collected were $172,706 less than projected.
The commissionÂ’s next meeting is scheduled April 22, which is when its members most likely would change the toll rates.
A toll increase likely would take effect July 1.
Information from: The News Tribune, http://www.thenewstribune.com/
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