northern virginia

Tolls on the Capital Beltway in N Virginia- Transurban begins publicity for 495 Express Lanes


Publicity has started for the new toll lanes on the I-495 Capital Beltway due to open late in the year. To be known as 495 Express Lanes they consist of a self-contained 2x2 lane tollroad within a freeway.

Virginia bill gives tolling power to two regions


Regional authorities in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads are given tolling & concession powers in HB3202 a complex and much fought over transport funding bill passed by the Virginia legislature Apr 4.

Major focus in the mainstream media coverage has been the bill's increases in taxes, although tolls offer far greater potential for raising new revenue that the rather minor proposed increases the tax on motor vehicle insurance premiums and in the state diesel fuel tax.

Dulles Greenway gets green light from regulating staff for 13%/33% toll increases


Staff at the Virginia State Corporation Commission (VSCC), regulator of the Dulles Greenway say the tollroad's proposed toll increases satisfy legal requirements.

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