tolling News Updates

Government

Senate Democrats Debut Infrastructure Plan That Would Reverse Elements of GOP Tax Overhaul

Less than a month after President Donald Trump unveiled his infrastructure proposal, Senate Democrats released an infrastructure plan of their own.

March 7, 2018
Government, Business, Fuel

Minnesota DOT Studies Tolling Along Major Twin Cities Routes

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is considering the cost of expanding its tolling program, according to a feasibility study of several major corridors.

January 31, 2018
Government, Business

Congress Awaits Infrastructure Plan Next Week; Freight Groups Oppose Tolls in Leaked Draft

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will need to vigorously promote his wide-ranging infrastructure funding proposal to help advance it through a skeptical Congress this year, the leader of the Senate committee on freight affairs said Jan. 24.

January 23, 2018
Government

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Calls for No More Toll Roads

Texas will not be setting up more toll roads, despite plans recently unveiled by the state’s Department of Transportation to build toll lanes on Interstate 35 East, Gov. Greg Abbott said.

November 21, 2017
Government, Business

R.I. Trucking Issues 'Call to Arms' Over Route Restrictions

The Rhode Island State Traffic Commission’s recent denial of a request to restrict tractor-trailers from certain secondary roads will galvanize companies to stand up against such regulations during the commission’s next hearing, said Chris Maxwell, president of the Rhode Island Trucking Association.

August 24, 2017
Business, Technology

Kapsch TrafficCom to Provide 6C Toll Tags in Colorado

Kapsch TrafficCom has been selected by the E-470 Public Highway Authority in Colorado to supply 6C toll tags for use by express toll account holders.

July 21, 2017
Government, Business

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy Says Truck-Only Tolling Worth Considering

As some in the trucking industry feared, Rhode Island’s plan to make only trucks pay tolls within its borders has another state thinking about doing the same.

March 2, 2016