Virginia eyes toll revenue for transit as express lane debate grows

By: Nathaniel Cline

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 698

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Virginia is pushing to reinvest express lane and toll revenue into public transit instead of road projects, even as public concerns persist about using priced roadways.

The focus on reinvesting express lane revenue is reflected in the estimated $46.5 million the commonwealth expects to generate from its express lanes, which are designed to mitigate congestion through alternative traffic lanes.

The Office of the Virginia Secretary of Transportation said in a statement that one of …

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