Tacoma Narrows Bridge Toll Rate Increase Update

We just wanted to share a quick update on the status of toll rates on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. From the Port Orchard Independent last week:

The group in charge of setting toll rates for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge has preliminarily approved a toll increase that will begin in July.

The Washington State Transportation Commission will vote to finalize a toll rate increase on May 21 for tolls that will go into affect on July 1.

The commission will hold two public meetings, including one at Port Orchard City Hall on April 18, before finalizing the rate.

If the preliminary increase is approved, a trip eastbound over the TNB will cost $4 for drivers with Good to Go accounts, $5 for cash tolls and $7 for pay by mail. The increase is $1 to $1.50 higher than current rates.

An increase was inevitable, but this is slightly higher than the Citizen Advisory Board’s recommendation for a 90 cent increase. We’ll see how public comment and the Transportation Commission vote go, but rates are going up, and it probably won’t be the last increase we’ll see in coming years.

Read more from the Port Orchard Independent

Previously from Exit133: Narrows Bridge Toll Increase: By How Much? and Should the Tacoma Narrows Bridge Be For Sale?