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Talk of toll roads is a distraction in Wisconsin

Like many states, Wisconsin is facing the serious challenge of finding long-term, sustainable funding for transportation infrastructure. Unfortunately, the ongoing debate in Madison appears to have taken a detour away from serious solutions.

Some legislators have suggested that tollways are the answer to generating much needed transportation revenue. To be sure, tolls may be an appropriate means to fund new, narrowly tailored transportation projects under specific circumstances.

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Bridge scandal opens lane for Port Authority critics

Some transportation watchers see a bright spot to Bridgegate — a chance to shine some light on the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which has faced years of accusations about patronage and mismanagement.

This week’s political maelstrom over traffic jams affecting Fort Lee, N.J., served as many Americans’ introduction to the 93-year-old agency that commands an empire of tunnels, five airports, the East Coast’s biggest port, a commuter rail system and one of the nation’s largest police forces.

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No One Is Driving On This 18.8 Mile Washington DC Highway That Was Supposed To Ease The Worst Congestion In The Nation

ATFI was formed to educate the public about the impacts that tolls on interstate highways has on our communities. Provides details on why interstate highway tolls not solving our transportation needs with toll free roads. Join ATFI and help fight interstate tolls with toll free system.

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