Mobilizing the Region

Issue 220 May 14, 1999


Toll Hike Debate Heats Up

With a NJ Turnpike toll increase under discussion, the big question is whether drivers should pay for new Turnpike connectors that primarily serve land developers (see MTR #218). Among other things, a toll increase would pay for Route 92, which will feature a special off-ramp for the Princeton Forrestal Center in Plainsboro, and the Secaucus Interchange, which is primarily designed for development at Allied Junction.

On Wednesday, NBC Channel 4 confronted Governor Whitman on the issue. She responded, "any toll hike would be for maintenance of the entire road." Perhaps toll road officials have not completely filled the Governor in - the numbers below tell a different story. Instead, the Turnpike Authority could reduce the proposed increase and take a cue from the Delaware River Port Authority, which is targeting a toll increase entirely to bridge and train system rehabilitation.

Spending Areas Targeted for Proposed NJ Turnpike Toll Hike Revenue

Spending Areas Targeted for Proposed NJ Turnpike Toll Hike Revenue(Sources: Star Ledger, NJ Turnpike Authority, NJ DOT)

Sources: Star Ledger, NJ Turnpike Authority, NJ DOT


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