Ep. 30: Toll Roads - The What, How, and Why
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What if toll roads were the key to sustainable infrastructure? Join us as we uncover the history and modern implications of tolling on U.S. roads. Starting from the origins of turnpikes, we trace the evolution of toll roads through the lens of historical milestones like the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike—the first paved road in the U.S. From the rise of automated toll collection systems to the financial realities of road maintenance funded by gas taxes, registration fees, and tolls,...
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