[Alberta's Child]

For one thing, their fuel taxes were raised considerably to replace the lost toll revenue.

One big reason why tolls are so popular in the Northeast is that the states are very small, and a disproportionate amount of the motorists driving on the major roads are from other states. These are ideal targets for any politician looking to raise revenue without facing the wrath of voters.

[Ray76]

Except for state “turnpikes” that pre-date the Eisenhower system, no interstate should be tolled.