"Be careful what you wish for...
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_288437.html "Expensive projects inflate tolls, gas tax"-Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Jan. 2, 2005"
...also keep in mind that the State of Pennesylvania has been licking its chops over turning I-80 into a toll road. Federal law has prevented the conversion - but that may change real soon.
I-80 is presently a freeway running the length of the state, parallel to the PA Turnpike (but in the north). It is a rough road to drive (I've driven it many, many, times), but, for some reason, it is VERY popular with truckers. Anyone care to guess why?
...also keep in mind that the State of Pennesylvania has been licking its chops over turning I-80 into a toll road. Federal law has prevented the conversion - but that may change real soon. Lots of trucks are now required to have an onboard GPS system that records information about where a truck is and how fast it traveled. I wouldn't be surprized if government start charging tolls for use of streets and highways and also charge congestion tolls. Quite frankly I'd rather encourage trucks to use truck only lanes than congested Interstate highways.