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Port Authority Must Raise Toll to Fund Projects, Says Audit

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:41:23 +0000

An independent audit says the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey must raise tolls to maintain its transportation infrastructure and fund capital projects.

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Pennsylvania Governor Steps Down From DRPA Board

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:45:20 +0000

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett is stepping down as chairman of the board at the Delaware River Port Authority.

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Chris Christie Vetoes Port Authority Legislation

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 01:18:07 +0000

Gov. Chris Christie has vetoed a bill that sought more legislative oversight of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

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NJ Politicians Urge Port Authority to Suspend Toll Hikes

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:09:13 +0000

A New Jersey senator and three congressmen have asked the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to suspend a second phase of toll hikes later this year.

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Transportation Officials Warn U.S. Senate About NJ Toll Hikes

Stacy Proebstle — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:39:58 +0000

How are toll hikes affecting the nation's roads?

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NJ & NY Legislators Push For Port Authority Reform Bills [AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:45:01 +0000

New Jersey and New York legislators are calling on Governors Christie and Cuomo to roll back recent toll hikes following an independent audit on the Port Authority characterizing the agency as "dysfunctional."

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NJ & NY Lawmakers Call For Roll Back Of Toll Hikes At Port Authority

Stacy Proebstle — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:21:08 +0000

In light of an independent report on the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, lawmakers in both states are calling for a roll back of the bi-state agency's most recent round of toll hikes and asked Governors Christie and Cuomo to support their Port Authority reform legislation.

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Judge Gives Green Light to NY-NJ Toll Hikes, For Now

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:48:56 +0000

A federal judge in New York has declined to order the elimination of toll increases imposed last summer at bridge and tunnel crossings in New York and New Jersey.

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As Rates Rise, NJ Drivers Avoiding Toll Roads

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:58:50 +0000

A 50 percent toll increase in New Jersey apparently has motorists seeking alternatives.

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Paying Tolls With Pennies Allowed, But Frowned Upon [AUDIO/VIDEO]

David Matthau — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:19:15 +0000

If you've ever tried to pay your toll on the Turnpike or the Parkway with pennies, you might have a problem.

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