Something something future of something, farther afield: The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is planning a toll system for the Mass Pike that will eliminate toll booths. Drivers will pay tolls via E-ZPass, or via a license plate reader -- and there will be an extra charge not using E-ZPass. [Boston Herald]
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Or, you know, take Rt 20. Shocking, I know.
... said ethan on Dec 17, 2015 at 2:34 PM | link
I'm so glad there's no reason to ever drive to Mass, since the state is so easy to access by bus and train.
... said JayK on Dec 17, 2015 at 3:24 PM | link
FANTASTIC. Lots of states are doing this. New York should too. Imagine how much better 90 westbound would be at the tolls during rush hour if nobody had to stop...
... said Herb on Dec 17, 2015 at 5:25 PM | link
Already happened years ago in parts of Florida. It works there.
Ethan, Rt 20 is a great road as long as you don't give a hoot how long it's going to take you to get there.
... said Brad on Dec 18, 2015 at 11:06 AM | link
@Brad, that's fine, that's beautiful country.
... said ethan on Dec 18, 2015 at 12:00 PM | link