LTA agenda released; includes built-in fee increase on La. 1 in Leeville
BATON ROUGE – Today, the Louisiana Transportation Authority (LTA) announced the agenda for its upcoming meeting, scheduled for Dec. 21. The agenda includes the built-in 20% toll increase, as proposed in the original toll schedule and previously specified by the LTA’s bond agreement with its bondholders, for the La. 1 Bridge in Leeville. The toll increase is scheduled to go into effect January 1, 2013.
The built-in schedule adjustment is provided below for La. 1 toll customers.
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Vehicle Classification |
Existing Toll |
2013 Toll |
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2-axle/4-tire vehicles |
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Grand Isle and Port Fouchon Residents (A) |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
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Commuter toll(B) |
$1.50 |
$1.80 |
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GeauxPass/Cash |
$2.50 |
$3.00 |
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2-axle/6-tire vehicles |
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GeauxPass/Cash |
$3.75 |
$4.50 |
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3-axle vehicles |
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2-axle/4-tire with 1-axle trailer |
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GeauxPass/Cash |
$3.75 |
$4.50 |
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Trucks and buses |
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GeauxPass/Cash |
$5.00 |
$6.25 |
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4-axle vehicles |
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2-axle/4-tire with 2-axle trailer |
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GeauxPass/Cash |
$5.00 |
$6.25 |
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Trucks |
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GeauxPass/Cash |
$7.50 |
$9.25 |
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5-axle vehicles |
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GeauxPass/Cash |
$10.00 |
$12.50 |
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6+ axle vehicles (maximum toll) |
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GeauxPass/Cash |
$12.00 |
$15.00 |
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The complete agenda can be found online at
http://www.dotd.la.gov/administration/lta/.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is committed to delivering transportation and public works systems that enhance the quality of life. In addition to more than 16,600 miles of roadway, including over 890 miles of interstate, DOTD supports the development of the state’s aviation, marine and rail infrastructures. Through this work, we are able to facilitate economic development, create job opportunities, improve vital evacuation routes, and make critical freight corridors safer and more efficient.
For more information, please visit www.dotd.la.gov, email dotdcs@la.gov, or call DOTD’s Customer Service Center at (225) 379-1232 or 1-877-4LADOTD (1-877-452-3683). Business hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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