$6 Round-Trip Toll Considered For New 520 Bridge
Posted: 7:25 am PDT May 30, 2007Updated: 10:47 am PDT May 30, 2007
SEATTLE -- A new $4 billion Evergreen Point Floating bridge could be paid for with a $3 toll each way under a highway improvement plan on November's ballot.The toll would help close the gap between existing federal and state funding and the total cost to replace the bridge.
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WSDOT's 520 Replacement Project Web Site
VIDEO: WSDOT Simulation Of 520 Bridge Failing In Quake
VIDEO: WSDOT Simulation Of 520 Bridge Failing In WindstormThe Regional Transportation Investment district -- made up of council members from Pierce, King and Snohomish counties -- is expected to approve a multibillion-dollar package Thursday that voters would have to approve in November.According to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the toll could generate $1.2 billion. State funds, federal grants and a car-tab tax would also help pay for the project.
DISCUSS: Floating Bridge TollsWSDOT's 520 Replacement Project Web SiteVIDEO: WSDOT Simulation Of 520 Bridge Failing In QuakeVIDEO: WSDOT Simulation Of 520 Bridge Failing In WindstormThe Regional Transportation Investment district -- made up of council members from Pierce, King and Snohomish counties -- is expected to approve a multibillion-dollar package Thursday that voters would have to approve in November.According to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the toll could generate $1.2 billion. State funds, federal grants and a car-tab tax would also help pay for the project. Copyright 2007 by KIROTV.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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