Gerrymanderer2 Wrote:
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> There is no binding contractual agreement and the
> road is owned outright by the public. The tolls
> could be removed in 24 hours if NoVa's supervisors
> voted it so. Which they may in fact do soon.
You're a fucking idiot. It is EXACTLY the same type of public-private partnership that Obama and McAuliffe both supported. Zero difference other than in the specific details of who is doing exactly what and how in the case of the specific project. 66 is a FEDERAL HIGHWAY. Do you know what that means shit for brains? lol
There obviously is 'a contract' you stupid piece of dog shit. Actually two, one went to build the gantries and other equipment and one to operate the system.
I-66 toll contracts awarded, 1 nearly twice estimate
by Max Smith | @amaxsmith
June 14, 2016 6:07 pm
WASHINGTON — Plans to toll single drivers traveling on Interstate 66 inside the Capital Beltway during the rush hour moved much closer to reality Tuesday with the award of two major contracts, including one that was far higher than what the Virginia Department of Transportation had estimated...
The construction contract awarded by the Commonwealth Transportation Board for new electronic toll gantries and signs came in at $33.7 million, nearly twice the $17.5 million projection from VDOT...
Fort Myer Construction was one of two bidders for the project, and VDOT Director of Contracts Don Silies said the contract reflects “fair market value.”
The
construction contract requires the installation of five toll gantries, shelters and high-tech sensors that a different company will use to manage toll prices and messaging. The contract also includes the installation of message signs that will tell single drivers the toll prices.
Single drivers traveling toward D.C. in the morning and toward Fairfax County in the afternoon will pay a toll to use the lanes.
The work is expected to begin by late summer with all construction completed no later than mid October 2017.
The Commonwealth Transportation Board also awarded a
$27.6 million contract Tuesday to
TransCore to set up, operate and maintain the toll system inside the Beltway for five years. There also is an option to extend the deal for five more years for $11.6 million.
https://wtop.com/dc-transit/2016/06/i-66-toll-contracts-awarded-1-nearly-twice-estimate/