Transportation Commission Issues Ferry Fare Proposal, Sets Puget Sound Gateway Toll Rates
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WA commission adopts tolls for Puget Sound Gateway amid public opposition
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Transportation Commission has adopted toll rates for the Puget Sound Gateway Program, which includes extensions of State Route 167 and 509 in south
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Transportation Commission issues ferry fare proposal, sets Puget Sound Gateway toll rates
The Washington State Transportation Commission released proposed ferry fare changes for public comment Tuesday and also approved toll rates for the Puget Sound Gateway expressways during its monthly meeting. Ferry...
WA commission adopts tolls for Puget Sound Gateway amid public opposition - Everett Post
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Transportation Commission has adopted toll rates for the Puget Sound Gateway Program, which includes extensions of State Route 167 and 509 in south King County, while public input received was overall opposed to the use of tolls at all. Under the scenario adopted by the WSTC, the roll rate for both roads east of Interstate 5 will be $1.20 to $2.40 for State Route 509 and $1.20 to $3 for State Route 167,…
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