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Holland Tunnel (credit: Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)

Port Authority To Hold Public Hearings On Proposed Toll, Fare Hikes

Commuters will have nine chances to express their opinions about a proposal to pay more at the Hudson River Crossings.

2011/08/13

Gov. Chris Christie appears at a bill signing - Barnegat, NJ - Aug 4, 2011 (credit: Tim Larsen / Governor's Office)

Gov. Christie On Planned Port Authority Toll Hike: ‘You’re Kidding, Right?’

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is putting in his two cents when it comes to the proposed massive toll and fare hike from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

2011/08/08

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie

NJ Senate OKs Toll Increase Rollback

The New Jersey Senate has voted to roll back a planned highway toll increase. Democrats said the increase shouldn’t go forward because it was meant to help pay for a new rail tunnel into New York that won’t be built.

2011/02/18

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie

NJ Democrats Advance Toll Hike Rollback

The Senate Transportation Committee on Thursday voted 3-2 to cancel toll hikes on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway that begin next year.

2011/01/20

Can money buy happiness?

DRPA To Consider Delaying Toll Hikes

The DRPA’s financial advisers don’t support a delay, fearing it could lower bond ratings and jeopardize loans. But some DRPA commissioners says commuters should be spared the pain.

2010/12/15

Can money buy happiness?

DRPA Expected To Decide On Toll Hike Wednesday

The agency’s financial advisers warn that delaying hikes could hurt its credit worthiness.

2010/12/08

Can money buy happiness?

DRPA To Consider Delaying Toll Hike Until 2012

The agency originally planned to raise tolls earlier this year on its four Philadelphia area bridges to $5 from $4, but was able to push back the increase to July 2011. The tolls are one-way, paid only by Pennsylvania-bound motorists.

2010/12/01

Verrazano Narrows Bridge (credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

MTA Slams Drivers Yet Again, Approves Hike

The commute just got more expensive for most drivers. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Wednesday approved yet another toll hike. Some drivers will soon be paying as much as $13.

2010/10/27

The Bronx-Whitestone Bridge is seen from Delta Connection Flight 5990 - Oct 24, 2010 - Photo: Evan Bindelglass / WCBS 880

Report: NYC Toll Hike May Take Cars Off Road

The AAA said an estimated 180,000 drivers could decide not to renew their registrations if tolls go up next year.

2010/10/25

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