re: Gov. Landry announces new proposal for I-10 bridge over the Calcasieu River

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We are getting fricked so bad because of this. All because of Beau Black.

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For 25 cents a crossing one way with a tag and local discount. I know it will be more for non commuters and out of town residents, but tolls are pretty much a way of life in parts of Texas and Florida.

At least it is not the Leeville bridge or the Causeway. The causeway is 3.40 for tags or 6 dollar cash.

The Leeville bridge is free for Grand Isle Residents and certain commuters like teachers and certain first responders; 2.70 for commuters crossing the bridge more than 20 times in 60 days; 4.50 with a Geauxpass; and 5.40 for toll by plate. Prices are about 10.50 tag/11.40 if you are towing a boat. If you are in an 18 wheeler or box truck, 21.00 toll tag/21.90.


Like I posted earlier in this thread, if toll by plate or etolling is going to work the toll tags have to become interoperable with all states and including instate tolling. I shouldn’t have to open a Causeway account and Geauxpass account like it is now even though they can use the same transponder tag. Likewise, the Houstonians and Dallas Cowgirls that visit will pay the toll using their Texas Tags.


Also, stiff penalties for not paying tolls which could include holds on vehicle registration at renewal time and transferring a title at the time of sale.