Ohio Turnpike Implements New Toll Rates

Beginning January 1, 2025, the Ohio Turnpike will implement toll rate increases for both passenger and commercial vehicles, with E-ZPass users experiencing a rise to $0.071 per mile for passenger cars, while cash users will pay $0.104. The adjustments are part of a five-year Schedule of Tolls aimed at managing operational costs and improving infrastructure. Meanwhile, New Jersey has also raised tolls by 3% on the Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, and Atlantic City Expressway, marking the fourth consecutive year of increases, which are intended to fund long-term capital projects and maintenance. In Pennsylvania, tolls on the Turnpike will increase by 5% starting January 5, continuing a trend of annual increases for the 17th year in a row, alongside the introduction of open road tolling to enhance efficiency. These toll hikes across various states reflect ongoing financial strategies to address operational needs amid rising costs for drivers. Various stakeholders have expressed frustration over these increases, citing the burden on commuters amid stagnant wages.