Summary
One of the more critical traffic choke points in Virginia is the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. The 52-year-old crossing is never a fun place to be during rush hour, but last summer's breakdown of a pump inside the tunnel -- and the resulting traffic nightmare -- demonstrated just how vital, and vulnerable, the crossing is.
The incident certainly captured Del. Joe May's attention. The Leesburg Republican introduced a bill that would put a $2 toll, each way, on the HRBT. The toll would raise about $100 million a year, which would be dedicated to operation, maintenance and repairs to the crossing. The money could also be used for future improvements or a replacement for the crossing.See the full content of this document
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A Toll Too Far
Even though tolls are one revenue source that House Republicans ...
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