tollway
Americannoun
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tollways
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“For comparison purposes, consider the old toll booth approach at the tollway or turnpike 30 years ago versus the Zip Cash or Toll Tag systems we see today,” Fleming says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
Once a tollway, the iconic mile-long suspension bridge — a crucial artery in the nation’s busiest port complex — has been deteriorating for years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2024
“If you drive early morning up on the tollway, you can see it’s all hazy,” he said.
From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
Officials at the Illinois tollway may feel a bit defensive about a new state Senate committee set up to scrutinize transportation agencies in the state.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 17, 2020
But she said the congestion of the Illinois tollway system necessitates lower speeds.
From Chicago Tribune ● Aug. 28, 2014
In early August, the agency approved another $3 million to help DPS install 583 more cameras along Texas tollways over the next year.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
The 405/167 fund held a positive $359 million balance March 31, but state reports also predict 2023-25 income for WSDOT’s five tollways will run below pre-pandemic numbers.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 13, 2023
Living in California, I’m not used to tollways but didn’t know whether to accept the charge or not.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2021
Our recent series of articles examines a variety of issues surrounding area roads, from traffic problems to proposed widening projects to tollways.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 22, 2017
“The convenience of increased speeds for drivers on Illinois tollways does not outweigh the safety risks to children, families and our dedicated public servants,” Quinn said.
From Chicago Tribune ● Aug. 26, 2014
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