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I Want to Pay with Cash
"As of about 12:05 am on March 27, 2013, cash is no longer accepted at the Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza. Customers may continue paying their tolls using CASH for FasTrak and the Pay-By-Plate options that include License Plate Account, One-Time Payment, and Toll Invoice."
Source: I Want to Pay with Cash
More Info: GoldenGate.org
First Major Toll Bridge in U.S. with Fully Automatic Tolling
(Excerpt) “The Golden Gate Bridge is the first major span in the nation to make such a change, which is being closely watched around the Bay Area and the world as a possible example to follow.
Bridge officials were mostly pleased with the system's debut … [during] the morning commute, in which an estimated 86 percent of motorists use FasTrak and thus already are accustomed to not stopping to pay their fares.”
Source: PressDemocrat.com
Government Saves Money as Human Toll Collectors are Displaced
28 total toll collectors retired, moved to other jobs, or were laid off as a result of fully automatic tolling at the Golden Gate Bridge. Estimates are that $8 million to more than $19 million will be saved over the next 8 years.
Source: AllGov.com
Reportedly, the Golden Gate Bridge faces a $66 million budget deficit over the next five years. A common toll rate for crossing the bridge is currently $5 to $6 for a two axle vehicle.
28 total toll collectors retired, moved to other jobs, or were laid off as a result of fully automatic tolling at the Golden Gate Bridge. Estimates are that $8 million to more than $19 million will be saved over the next 8 years.
Source: AllGov.com
Reportedly, the Golden Gate Bridge faces a $66 million budget deficit over the next five years. A common toll rate for crossing the bridge is currently $5 to $6 for a two axle vehicle.
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