Saturday, March 6, 2010

The New York / New Jersey Border is Getting an Electronic Update


The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that it will be updating its six interstate crossings "to accommodate cashless, all-electronic tolling in the future." Well, isn't it about time?

Funding of $175 million has been approved, with installation set to start by the end of 2012. Completion should take two years (let's hope they don't pull a Big Dig like Boston).

Ideally, making the electronic system cashless "would enhance regional mobility with non-stop toll operations and result in improved air quality by reducing emissions.

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