$2,400 Annual Tolls harm hard working families on both sides of the river
October 3, 2024
In a recent segment of The Lars Larson Show, Lars Larson took aim at the skyrocketing costs of the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) project, which has now reached $9 billion. Highlighting concerns about the addition of $2 billion for light rail and the limited capacity for cars and trucks, Larson criticized the project’s priorities. He emphasized that 54% of the bridge’s surface is dedicated to pedestrians, bicycles, and light rail, leaving only 46% for vehicles. The most controversial aspect? Commuters could pay up to $9.40 daily in tolls, adding $2,400 a year to their budgets. Larson didn’t hold back, questioning whether the public will stand for these costs.
