View Larger Image Multi-billion, decade-long toll road plan gets green light, but bottlenecks loom Florida Watchdog » A decade-long, multi-billion dollar plan to build a toll turnpike and extend two others got a subcommittee’s unanimous approval during the first week of the legislative session, but faces scrutiny from two other Senate panels before it reaches chamber floors. SB 7068 calls for $45 million in fiscal year 2020 and $90 million in fiscal year 2021 and then $135 million annually through 2030 from the STTF, totaling more than $1.3 billion, to finance a state turnpike bond to pay for the bulk of the project. By Michelle|2019-04-18T11:24:28-08:00March 12, 2019|Florida, Georgia, Highways, Tolling, Vehicle Usage Fees|Comments Off on Multi-billion, decade-long toll road plan gets green light, but bottlenecks loom Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTelegramTumblrPinterestVkXingEmail About the Author: Michelle Related Posts ‘A fiasco from the beginning’ — Caltrans’ costs soar on $1.1 billion San Francisco tunnels ‘A fiasco from the beginning’ — Caltrans’ costs soar on $1.1 billion San Francisco tunnels Getting There: Congestion pricing isn’t coming to Spokane, but these roads aren’t free and never were Gallery Getting There: Congestion pricing isn’t coming to Spokane, but these roads aren’t free and never were ‘Fix the Damn Roads’: States Step In After Trump’s Plans Stall ‘Fix the Damn Roads’: States Step In After Trump’s Plans Stall ARTBA analysis shows boost in state transportation funding legislation Gallery ARTBA analysis shows boost in state transportation funding legislation