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The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board voted on July 25, 2019 to seek public comment and hold hearings on a package of toll payment options that would provide cost savings for customers. Governor Larry Hogan had previously outlined how this toll relief package would save Marylanders more than $28 million over five years.
Final Board Vote:
The last public comment period began October 24, 2019 and ended on November 7, 2019 for the final recommended proposal accepted at the MDTA Board’s monthly meeting. The proposal included:
Pay-By-Plate. This new payment method allows tolls to be automatically billed to credit cards at the same rate that cash customers pay today for all facilities except the Intercounty Connector/MD 200 (ICC) and I-95 Express Toll Lanes (ETL). For the all-electronic ICC and ETL, customers who use this method will pay at least 20 percent less than the Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) rate and 25% more than the E-ZPass rate. Pay-By-Plate benefits infrequent toll customers as well as those who do not want to maintain a prepaid E-ZPass balance. This option will be available April 2021(updated April 2021).
New vehicle classes with lower rates. Toll rates will be reduced 50 percent for motorcycles, and will be cut 25 and 17 percent, respectively, for “light” vehicles towing one- and two-axle trailers, such as those used for watercraft or landscaping equipment. These new categories will take effect by fall 2021 (updated April 2021).
Discount for Early Payment of Video Tolls. A 15 percent discount for Pay-by-Invoice (Video Tolling) customers who pay the toll before their invoices are mailed and within a predetermined time period will take effect April 2021 (updated April 2021). Since MDTA won’t have to send out a bill, the agency can pass these savings on to the customer.
A Toll Hearing Final Report was submitted on October 17, 2019 for review by the MDTA Board and can be reviewed at the link below. The final proposal was presented on October 24, 2019 to the MDTA Board and can be reviewed at the link below. The final proposal does not include any changes to the original proposal presented to the public.
On November 21, 2019, the Board unanimously approved the statewide toll modernization plan and an accompanying package of new payment options that will save Marylanders more than $28 million over five years.
- Final Public Comment Summary Report (PDF Download)
- Final Toll Modernization Proposal (PDF Download)
The new package of $28 million in savings marks the third round of toll relief during the Hogan Administration, resulting in total savings to customers of up to $344 million. Previous measures included a 2015 toll rollback to save Marylanders $270 million by 2020, and a 2018 initiative for free E-ZPass transponders designed to save drivers $46 million over five years.
Public Hearing Dates and Locations:
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Tuesday, Sept. 3 |
Monday, Sept. 9 |
Monday, Sept. 16 |
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Wednesday, Sept. 4 |
Tuesday, Sept. 10 |
Tuesday, Sept. 17 |
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Thursday, Sept. 5 |
Thursday, Sept. 12 |
Thursday, Sept. 19 |
The hearings were held from 6:00 – 8:00 PM (6:00 – 6:30 PM open house; 6:30-8:00 PM public testimony). The same information was presented at each location. The general public will be allowed three minutes per person. Locations will be accessible to individuals with disabilities. Sign-language interpreters, non-English language interpreters, real-time captioning and assisted listening devices can be provided upon request. Individuals who require these accommodations or auxiliary aids should contact the MDTA at 410-537-1000 (711 for MD Relay) no later than three business days before the date they wish to attend.
Public Hearing Video:
Additional Information:
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News Release: REMINDER:PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD BEGINS TODAY FORNEW TOLLING PROPOSAL - August 1, 2019
- Toll Modernization July 25, 2019 Board Materials (08-01-2019 - updated toll rates for Pay-by-Plate 3+ axle vehicles from N/A to cash rate on pages 10-14)
Proposed Toll Rate Ranges ICC and ETL:
Yellow highlight denotes change
MOTORCYCLES - 50% Decrease
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Peak Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$0.22 to $0.35 |
$0.11 to $0.18 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$0.14 to $0.22 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$0.33 to $0.53 |
$0.17 to $0.26 |
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Off-Peak Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$0.17 to $0.30 |
$0.09 to $0.15 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$0.11 to $0.19 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$0.26 to $0.45 |
$0.13 to $0.23 |
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Overnight Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$0.07 to $0.30 |
$0.04 to $0.15 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$0.04 to $0.19 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$0.11 to $0.45 |
$0.05 to $0.23 |
2-AXLE VEHICLES (CLASS 2)
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Peak Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$0.22 to $.035 |
$0.22 to $0.35 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$0.28 to $0.44 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$0.33 to $0.53 |
$0.33 to $0.53 |
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Off-Peak Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$0.17 to $0.30 |
$0.17 to $0.30 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$0.21 to $0.38 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$0.26 to $0.45 |
$0.26 to $0.45 |
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Overnight Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$0.07 to $0.30 |
$0.07 to $0.30 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$0.09 to $0.38 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$0.11 to $0.45 |
$0.11 to $0.45 |
2-AXLE VEHICLES w/1-AXLE TRAILER (CLASS 3 LIGHT) - 25% Decrease
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Peak Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$0.44 to $0.70 |
$0.33 to $0.53 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$0.41 to $0.66 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$0.66 to $1.05 |
$0.50 to $0.79 |
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Off-Peak Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$0.34 to $0.60 |
$0.26 to $0.45 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$0.32 to $0.56 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$0.51 to $0.90 |
$0.38 to $0.68 |
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Overnight Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$0.14 to $0.60 |
$0.11 to $0.45 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$0.13 to $0.56 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$0.21 to $0.90 |
$0.16 to $0.68 |
3-AXLE VEHICLES (CLASS 3 HEAVY)
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Peak Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$0.44 to $0.70 |
$0.44 to $0.70 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$0.55 to $0.88 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$0.66 to $1.05 |
$0.66 to $1.05 |
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Off-Peak Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$0.34 to $0.60 |
$0.34 to $0.60 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$0.43 to $0.75 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$0.51 to $0.90 |
$0.51 to $0.90 |
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Overnight Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$0.14 to $0.60 |
$0.14 to $0.60 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$0.18 to $0.75 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$0.21 to $0.90 |
$0.21 to $0.90 |
2-AXLE VEHICLES w/2-AXLE TRAILER (CLASS 4 LIGHT) - 17% Decrease
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Peak Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$0.66 to $1.05 |
$0.55 to $0.88 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$0.69 to $1.09 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$0.99 to $1.58 |
$0.83 to $1.31 |
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Off-Peak Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$0.51 to $0.90 |
$0.43 to $0.75 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$0.53 to $0.94 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$0.77 to $1.35 |
$0.64 to $1.13 |
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Overnight Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$0.21 to $0.90 |
$0.18 to $0.75 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$0.22 to $0.94 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$0.32 to $1.35 |
$0.26 to $1.13 |
4-AXLE VEHICLES (CLASS 4 HEAVY)
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Peak Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$0.66 to $1.05 |
$0.66 to $1.05 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$0.83 to $1.31 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$0.99 to $1.58 |
$0.99 to $1.58
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Off-Peak Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$0.51 to $0.90 |
$0.51 to $0.90 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$0.64 to $1.13 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$0.77 to $1.35 |
$0.77 to $1.35 |
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Overnight Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$0.21 to $0.90 |
$0.21 to $0.90 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$0.26 to $1.13 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$0.32 to $1.35 |
$0.32 to $1.35 |
5-AXLE VEHICLES (CLASS 5)
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Peak Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$1.32 to $2.10 |
$1.32 to $2.10 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$1.65 to $2.63 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$1.98 to $3.15 |
$1.98 to $3.15 |
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Off-Peak Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$1.02 to $1.80 |
$1.02 to $1.80 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$1.28 to $2.25 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$1.53 to $2.70 |
$1.53 to $2.70 |
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Overnight Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$0.42 to $1.80 |
$0.42 to $1.80 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$0.53 to $2.25 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$0.63 to $2.70 |
$0.63 to $2.70 |
6-AXLE VEHICLES (CLASS 6+)
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Peak Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$1.65 to $2.63 |
$1.65 to $2.63 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$2.06 to $3.28 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$2.48 to $3.94 |
$2.48 to $3.94 |
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Off-Peak Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$1.28 to $2.25 |
$1.28 to $2.25 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$1.59 to $2.81 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$1.91 to $3.38 |
$1.91 to $3.38 |
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Overnight Period |
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Current Range |
New Range |
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----------Per Mile Range---------- |
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E-ZPass |
$0.53 to $2.25 |
$0.53 to $2.25 |
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Pay-by-Plate |
----- to ----- |
$0.66 to $2.81 |
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Pay-by-Invoice (Video Toll) |
$0.79 to $3.38 |
$0.79 to $3.38 |
Proposed ICC and ETL Toll Rates:
Below are toll rate tables based on the proposed toll rate ranges. The proposed toll rates are based on the low end of the proposed toll rate ranges, consistent with the current toll rates:
- The E-ZPass rates assume a minimum toll of $.40.
- The Pay-by-Invoice rates assume a minimum toll of E-ZPass rate + $1 and maximum of E-ZPass rate +$15.
- The new Pay-by-Plate rates assume a minimum toll of $.50.
ETL:
- Motorcycle (Class 8)
- 2 Axle Vehicle (Class 2)
- 2 Axle Vehicle w/1-Axle Trailer (Class 3A)
- 3 Axle Vehicle (Class 3B)
- 2 Axle Vehicle w/2-Axle Trailer (Class 4A)
- 4 Axle Vehicle (Class 4B)
- 5 Axle Vehicle (Class 5)
- 6 Axle Vehicle (Class 6)
ICC:
- Motorcycle (Class 8)
- 2 Axle Vehicle (Class 2)
- 2 Axle Vehicle w/1-Axle Trailer (Class 3A)
- 3 Axle Vehicle (Class 3B)
- 2 Axle Vehicle w/2-Axle Trailer (Class 4A)
- 4 Axle Vehicle (Class 4B)
- 5 Axle Vehicle (Class 5)
- 6 Axle Vehicle (Class 6)
Proposed Toll Rates for Other Toll Facilities
Proposed Toll Rates for Harbor Crossings*, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway & Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge, Harry W. Nice Memorial/Mac Middleton Bridge, and William Preston Lane Memorial (Bay) Bridge
*Harbor Crossings include the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Fort McHenry Tunnel, and Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
Motorcycle and New 3 and 4-axle Vehicle Class Rates
Motorcycles – 50% Decrease
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Harbor Crossings |
JFK & Hatem |
Nice Bridge |
Bay Bridge |
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Current Rate |
New Rate |
Current Rate |
New Rate
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Current Rate |
New Rate
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Current Rate |
New Rate |
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MD E-ZPass |
$3.00 |
$1.50 |
$6.00 |
$3.00 |
$4.50 |
$2.25 |
$2.50 |
$1.25 |
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Cash, Non-MD E-ZPass, Pay by Plate |
$4.00 |
$2.00 |
$8.00 |
$4.00 |
$6.00 |
$3.00 |
$4.00 |
$2.00 |
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Pay by Invoice (Video Toll) |
$6.00 |
$3.00 |
$12.00 |
$6.00 |
$9.00 |
$4.50 |
$6.00 |
$3.00 |
Cash, E-ZPass, New Payment Method – 17% to 25% Decrease
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Harbor Crossings & Bay Bridge |
JFK & Hatem |
Nice Bridge |
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Current Rate |
New Rate |
Decrease % |
Current Rate |
New Rate |
Decrease % |
Current Rate |
New Rate |
Decrease % |
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Class 3 "light" |
$8.00 |
$6.00 |
25% |
$16.00 |
$12.00 |
25% |
$12.00 |
$9.00 |
25% |
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Class 4 "light" |
$12.00 |
$10.00 |
17% |
$24.00 |
$20.00 |
17% |
$18.00 |
$15.00 |
17% |
Note: Hatem E-ZPass 3 and 4-axle is discounted 30%: 3 "light" $8.40; 4 "light" $14.00
Video – 17% to 25% Decrease
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Harbor Crossings & Bay Bridge |
JFK & Hatem |
Nice Bridge |
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Current Rate |
New Rate |
Decrease % |
Current Rate |
New Rate |
Decrease % |
Current Rate |
New Rate |
Decrease % |
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Class 3 "heavy" |
$12.00 |
$9.00 |
25% |
$24.00 |
$18.00 |
25% |
$18.00 |
$13.50 |
25% |
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Class 4 "heavy" |
$18.00 |
$15.00 |
17% |
$36.00 |
$30.00 |
17% |
$27.00 |
$22.50 |
17% |
Pay by Plate Rate
New Payment Method
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Axle |
Harbor Crossings & Bay Bridge |
JFK & Hatem |
Nice Bridge |
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Cash |
New Payment |
Cash |
New Payment |
Cash |
New Payment |
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Motorcycle |
$2.00 |
$2.00 |
$4.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$3.00 |
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2 |
$4.00 |
$4.00 |
$8.00 |
$8.00 |
$6.00 |
$6.00 |
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3 "light" |
$6.00 |
$6.00 |
$12.00 |
$12.00 |
$9.00 |
$9.00 |
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3 "heavy" |
$8.00 |
$8.00 |
$16.00 |
$16.00 |
$12.00 |
$12.00 |
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4 "light" |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |
$20.00 |
$20.00 |
$15.00 |
$15.00 |
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4 "heavy" |
$12.00 |
$12.00 |
$24.00 |
$24.00 |
$18.00 |
$18.00 |
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5 |
$24.00 |
$24.00 |
$48.00 |
$48.00 |
$36.00 |
$36.00 |
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6+ |
$30.00 |
$30.00 |
$60.00 |
$60.00 |
$45.00 |
$45.00 |
Video Toll Early Payment Discount
15% Early Payment Discount
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Axle |
Harbor Crossings & Bay Bridge |
JFK & Hatem |
Nice Bridge |
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Motorcycle |
$0.45 |
$0.90 |
$0.68 |
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2 |
$0.90 |
$1.80 |
$1.35 |
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3 "light" |
$1.35 |
$2.70 |
$2.03 |
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3 "heavy" |
$1.80 |
$3.60 |
$2.70 |
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4 "light" |
$2.25 |
$4.50 |
$3.38 |
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4 "heavy" |
$2.70 |
$5.00 |
$4.05 |
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5 |
$5.00 |
$5.00 |
$5.00 |
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6+ |
$5.00 |
$5.00 |
$5.00 |
Governor Larry Hogan's Toll Announcement:
YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AH9iomx3VIY&feature=youtu.be
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