Tolling on Interstates in Indiana

[Patriot]

We typically try and stay off interstates when we are traveling. We much prefer the roads less traveled and always try and avoid toll roads.
 

Let’s hope this idea does not get traction in other states. Another money grab! 😏
 

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/indiana-becomes-first-state-to-approve-tolling-on-all-interstates/3771725/

[CRM]

10 minutes ago, Patriot said:

We typically try and stay off interstates when we are traveling. We much prefer the roads less traveled and always try and avoid toll roads.
 

Let’s hope this idea does not get traction in other states. Another money grab! 😏
 

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/indiana-becomes-first-state-to-approve-tolling-on-all-interstates/3771725/

Sadly, most of the major interstates here in Florida have had tolled sections on them for decades. We also have more miles of toll roads than any other state.... 

On the plus side, our monthly E-ZPass bill has forced me to drastically cut back on my beer consumption. Thanks Florida! 

[Patriot]

23 minutes ago, CRM said:

We also have more miles of toll roads than any other state.... 

Good to know…

[John Dorrer]

We try to stay off Indiana interstates, but unfortunately getting from point A to point B in Indiana, off interstate is not practical from a time standpoint.

 

Work is definitely needed. Indiana roads are no way as bad as many states we have traveled.

 

We make use of back roads when we can. I hate I-65, I-69 (North of Indy), and I-70. I-69 South of Indy is through farmland and not a heavy semi route.

Edited 4 hours ago by John Dorrer

[Mike and Carol]

We also try to avoid interstates but sometimes it’s just not reasonably possible.  I hope this isn’t a trend in other states!  Mike

[Patriot]

12 minutes ago, Mike and Carol said:

We also try to avoid interstates but sometimes it’s just not reasonably possible.  I hope this isn’t a trend in other states!  Mike

Agree Mike, we hope this does not set a precedent. Here in NC we have a fuel tax at 40.3 cents per gallon that is supposed to be a source of key funding for road construction and maintenance. Then we also have an inspection tax of 0.0025 cents per gallon. 🤔 

[ADKCamper]

I don't think anybody *likes* tolls... but if its a "modest" amount and the road is well-maintained, I don't think I can complain.

Excessive tolls, or tolls on highways that are in bad shape rub the wrong way. We have encountered lots of interstate sections when traveling cross-country that are less than perfect but probably ok for a passenger car with squishy tires & suspension. Pickups and trailers with stiffer sidewalls & higher pressure tires are another thing altogether. Its not unusual to find highway sections where we have to slow down significantly below the speed limit to reduce the abuse on trailer and tow vehicle... which of course is not the safest thing to do on an interstate highway with all the "squishy" cars passing us with a significant speed differential :(