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From A to B: Tolls on the Rise on Local Roads

By: David Schultz // July 22, 2011
  
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Driving on local roads could get a little pricier.
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Driving on local roads could get a little pricier.

New toll roads are cropping up around our region, and existing toll roads are increasing their fees. Transportation experts say this affects not just long-distance travelers but also commuters and, indirectly, neighborhoods. Transportation reporter David Schultz finds out what's behind this trend and how it could affect your travel budget.

[Music: "From A to B" by The Futureheads from The Futureheads / "Freeway of Love" by Pepper Mashay from Electro House BOOM BOX]

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