McDonnell files application for road toll on I-95 near North Carolina border

[Blue_Tires]

Today, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell announced that an application is submitted tolling I-95 along the North Carolina border. This is seen as the current adminstiration's first step in implementing tolling along Virginia's border. An estimated $1 to $2 toll per axle per axle is suggested. The governor's office states that anticipated revenue will be earmarked for improvements along Virgnia's Interstate 95 corridor.

Speaking about the application, Governor McDonnell noted "After a careful review of the Commonwealth's transportation needs, I believe the ability to toll Interstate 95 at the border will quickly enable the Commonwealth to begin addressing some of our greatest areas of concern. Such user fees will help the Commonwealth generate the revenue necessary to make much needed infrastructure and safety improvements in the I-95 corridor to better serve the traveling public and increase economic productivity."

At the direction of the Governor, Secretary of Transportation Sean T. Connaughton submitted the tolling request under the Interstate System Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Pilot Program. Virginia currently has approval to toll Interstate Route 81 under that Pilot Program and is requesting to switch that authority to Interstate Route 95.
http://articles.dailypress.com/2010-05-10/news/dp-news-politics-va-toll-road-20100510_1_governor-mcdonnell-interstate-system-reconstruction-tolling-interstate

[phylny]

1. My father, a moderate Republican who is really a great guy

complains about this in New York, where he lives. No new taxes...right, but they "surcharge" you to death, and raise tolls/put tolls everywhere.

[damyank913]

2. This is the 1st good idea to come out of this clown...

Smart too. Carolinians don't vote in Virginia.

[phylny]

3. Carolinians don't vote in Virginia,

but plenty of Virginians need to drive back to their home state.