DRJTBC - Toll Rates Fact Sheet
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The DRJTBC operates and maintains 20 bridges along the Delaware River between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Thirteen of of the bridges are non-toll spans; the Commission refers to these as "toll-supported" bridges. Only seven of the spans are toll bridges and these generate revenue for the entire DRJTBC system without the allocation of any tax dollars from the two states. |
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The average age of a DRJTBC bridge is 75 years old, and bridge capacity has not been expanded since 1989. |
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A strategy of system preservation, protection, management and enhancement serves as the framework for the Commission's $950 million Capital Improvement Program that aims to improve the DRJTBC's network of bridges over a 15-year period. This program is ultimately supported by toll collections and includes major bridge rehabilitations, installations of E-ZPass electronic toll-collection systems and state-of-the-art bridge security and surveillance systems. |
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Expansion of the regional economy requires improved, dependable, unimpeded transportation networks -- notably a modern bridge system. |
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The Commission's Capital Improvement Program became necessary as bridge traffic increased nearly 50 percent since the 1970s and only minimal investments were made in bridge maintenance and repairs. |
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The installation of E-ZPass is a key component of the effort to dramatically reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality at bridge crossings. |
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Frequent E-ZPass users with non-commercial-classified vehicles (individuals who make 20 trips across a DRJTBC toll bridge in 35 days) are entitled to a 40-percent reduction -- 45 cents instead of 75 cents -- on their tolls during any applicable paying period. This 40-percent "commuter discount" is automatic for DRJTBC E-ZPass customers. Motorists with E-ZPass tags issued by other transportation agencies, however, may receive the added discount if they register their transponders as a "companion account" with the DRJTBC. |
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The DRJTBC's current E-ZPass-only lanes can process 1,200 cars per hour, compared to 400 cars per hour in manual cash-collection lanes. E-ZPass reduces travel times, decreases motor-vehicle emissions, and helps motorists cut down on gasoline costs. |
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The Commission has initiated steps to provide express E-ZPass (Open Road Tolling) lanes at its I-78 and I-80 toll plazas in the next couple years. Once operational, the ORT lanes will be able to process 2,200 vehicles per hour as compared to the current E-ZPass system. |
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The DRJTBC's toll rates last changed for commuters in 2003 and trucks in 2007. Prior to the 2003 toll increase, the DRJTBC's commuter tolls had not increased since 1982. On December 22, 2008, Commissioners eliminated the 20-percent "casual" E-ZPass discount for automobile drivers and the 5-percent peak-period discount for truckers while instituting a $1 E-ZPass account fee to take effect in 2009. More information on those changes is available in the Toll Rates section of this Web site. |
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SHUTDOWN OF WASHINGTON CROSSING TOLL-SUPPORTED BRIDGE PASSES HALFWAY POINT
TOLL-FREE HOTLINE NUMBER ESTABLISHED FOR DELAWARE WATER GAP TOLL BRIDGE EXPRESS E-ZPASS PROJECT
