#toll lanes

[virginiatowncrier]

#vagov It could cost $800 million to build I-64′s new toll lanes

The plan calls for high occupancy toll lanes from Jefferson Avenue in Newport News to Bowers Hill in Chesapeake.

[nickoftimela]

Toll lanes coming to LA County

I was surprised this morning when I read that construction started on toll lanes on the 110 and 10 Freeways in LA. I had no idea this was happening. I think it's a good idea. The existing carpool lanes will now be toll lanes and charge up to $1.40 a mile during peak capacity. Again, anything to promote less freeway usage and more mass transit.

Officials broke ground on what will be Los Angeles County's first freeway toll lanes, taking a gamble that drivers will be willing to pay significant sums to avoid rush-hour traffic. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and other officials on Wednesday hailed the project as a major improvement to L.A.'s clogged freeway system. Officials plan to convert a total of 25 miles of existing carpool lanes on the 10 and 110 freeways into high-occupancy toll lanes. Carpools and buses will be able to use the lanes for free, while solo drivers will pay up to $1.40 a mile during peak rush-hour traffic.