PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has approved a 5% toll increase for both E-ZPass and toll by plate customers.
That change is scheduled to go into effect on Jan. 2, 2022 and will be for the entire system expect the Southern Beltway west of Pittsburg.
Turnpike CEO Mark Compton says this rate increase is lower than normal, something customers should appreciate.
Today’s action is the first time in six years that the rate of increase is under 6%. Starting in July 2022, our transit funding requirement to PennDOT under Act 44 of 2007 will be cut to $50 million annually. Finally, we are seeing a light at the end of this very long tunnel. In addition to breathing a huge sigh of relief ourselves, it enables us to begin to offer some relief to customers from those heftier toll increases and refocus on essential improvements to our roadway.Once these changes are implemented the most common toll that passenger vehicles pay will increase from $1.60 to $1.70 for E-ZPass customers, and $3.90 to $4.10 for toll by plate customers.
The most common toll for Class-5 tractor trailers will increase $13.00 to $13.70 for E-ZPass and from $26.60 to $28 for toll by plate customers.
E-ZPass customers will continue to pay the lowest toll rates, in some cases saving up to 60%.
Customers who don't use an E-ZPass can download the PA Toll Pay app to save 15% on monthly toll by plate invoices.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will post a 2022 trip calculator and toll schedule on their website in the fall.
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