Saugus - State Representative Kathi-Anne Reinstein (D-Revere) expressed outrage at the decision of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority’s board to increase tolls as a way to alleviate their financial woes. She, along with many of her colleagues in the legislature, is urging Transportation Secretary Bernard Cohen to search for alternative solutions and release critical financial information. While the legislature has no jurisdiction over the toll hikes, they can seek legislative options once the financial information is made available.
Under the authority's most recent recommendation, the Sumner and Ted Williams tunnel rates would be boosted to $7, up from $3.50. Also included in their plan is an increase of 75 cents at the Weston and Allston tolls. This, according to Reinstein, places an even tighter financial grip on a district that is already struggling due to the economic instability that has plagued the rest of the nation.
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