detolling

A little history is prompted by this nice picture of "a bridge on the Delaware River" we found on the web by a local photographer. It is confirmed by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission as their Washington Crossing Bridge 8 miles (13km) upstream of Trenton. 1089 words  read more »

Adam Smith is turning in his grave. Pandering politicians in his native Scotland have sadly put an end - for now - to tolling on two of the country's big bridges. There are a couple of veteran toll crews available, and like Scots down the ages, they'll travel to the far reaches of the world for new opportunities. Talent hunters in South Africa, India, Australia, Canada, China, New Zealand, Chile, and the US pay attention.
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