Parallel Toll road to I-95

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   Has anyone brought the idea of a toll road that parallels (like Route 1) I-95 in the west to government officials?  The main reason why I-95 is so congested is because you not only have commuter traffic using the road, but a lot of out of state travelers use the road as well.  The toll road could be used a bypass for travelers and potential HOT lane users, and could connect at similar points as I-95, while keeping the current HOV on I-95 and relieving traffic the congested Interstate.  

	The road could be built by a private company like the Dulles Greenway.  I think Southern California also has a similar system of toll roads that parallel I-5 corridor.

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crazekat09 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 18 Apr 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote crazekat09 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Parallel Toll road to I-95 Posted: 18 Apr 2005 at 4:37pm
	Has anyone brought the idea of a toll road that parallels (like Route 1) I-95 in the west to government officials? The main reason why I-95 is so congested is because you not only have commuter traffic using the road, but a lot of out of state travelers use the road as well. The toll road could be used a bypass for travelers and potential HOT lane users, and could connect at similar points as I-95, while keeping the current HOV on I-95 and relieving traffic the congested Interstate. The road could be built by a private company like the Dulles Greenway. I think Southern California also has a similar system of toll roads that parallel I-5 corridor.

DC2RV Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 28 Feb 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 1014	Post Options Post Reply Quote DC2RV Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Apr 2005 at 7:24am
	There has been talk (off and on) for several years of both eastern and western bypasses to alleviate congestion on I95. Don't know whether tolls are an option, but I haven't heard any discussion of this issue for a few years now.

SpongeBob Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 06 Oct 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote SpongeBob Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Apr 2005 at 8:56am
	Not feasible: the cost of acquiring land is prohibitive. A new road would have to sit within the existing dimensions of the current I-95 footprint. That is what Fluor is proposing.

sluDgE Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 27 Oct 2003 Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote sluDgE Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Apr 2005 at 12:20pm
	Anyone out there old enough to remember the toll road sections of I-95 between Petersburg and Richmond? [V] Now there was a pain in the rump! [:p] We don't need any more tolls on the heavily traveled I-95/395 roadways - HOV or regular lanes. [B)] Keep on sluggin'! [:)]

sbouncer Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 16 Jul 2003 Location: va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote sbouncer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Apr 2005 at 9:19am
	I can remember the toll road and you are right it was a real pain in the ...... But wasn't the traffic issue also the reason that VDOT built 295 around the Richmond and Petersburg area......

sluDgE Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 27 Oct 2003 Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote sluDgE Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Apr 2005 at 12:31pm
	While we're dreaming .... let's build it west of I-95 and east of US29 from some point joining I-95 in north of DC in Maryland to the western I-95/64 beltway around Richmond. [^] Keep on sluggin'! [:)]

DC2RV Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 28 Feb 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 1014	Post Options Post Reply Quote DC2RV Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Apr 2005 at 7:50am
	sluDge - if we're going to dream, how about building up instead of out? Yes, multi-level roads. We can start with Richmond to Baltimore being the 2nd tier. 3rd tier would be Richmond to Philly, 4th Richmond to NY. No exits except the final destination... Dreaming? No, hallucinating... Seriously though, is there a way to get "thru-traffic" through without impeding them and without clogging roads for local traffic? Suggestions other than by-passes? A new coastal highway that bypasses the cities? Mega-beltways?

SpongeBob Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 06 Oct 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote SpongeBob Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Apr 2005 at 9:31am
	It's been my pet theory for a couple of years that "they" plan to extend Rte. 234 east to a bridge over the Potomac and up around DC to I95. Consider that VDOT plans for a fly-over interchange at 234 and Rte. 1. Hmm, how many fly-over interchanges are there on Rte. 1? I95N traffic will be able to exit onto 234E and speed over the bridge to Maryland and points north. Second, and a dead giveaway it is, the name of the subdivision through which this road will pass is... SouthBRIDGE. Now you know why it's called that! [;)]

Mikevitoriarlij Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 28 Jul 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mikevitoriarlij Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jul 2005 at 4:12pm
	I was arguing with someone today about those toll roads. He said the tolls were only closed about 2 years ago. I maintain it's been 10 or 15 years since they had tolls between Petersburg and Richmond. What year were they closed? quote: Originally posted by sluDgE [br]Anyone out there old enough to remember the toll road sections of I-95 between Petersburg and Richmond? [V] Now there was a pain in the rump! [:p] We don't need any more tolls on the heavily traveled I-95/395 roadways - HOV or regular lanes. [B)] Keep on sluggin'! [:)]

Lisa292 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 16 Dec 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lisa292 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Dec 2005 at 2:29am
	quote: Originally posted by DC2RV [br]sluDge - if we're going to dream, how about building up instead of out? Yes, multi-level roads. We This idea sucks, there is not a chance that anyone will agree with you on this one. online gambling tips - reputable online casino