| EZpass [message #154946] |
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Bob M
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The EZpass which is used in several eastern states becomes a bargain tomorrow in PA. Cash paying drivers will pay 17% more to drive on the PA Turnpike beginning tomorrow, JAN 1, 2012. Some kind of savings are found in almost all the states which accept EZpass.
Bob Moss
77 EleganzaII
Bob Moss
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| Re: EZpass [message #155204 is a reply to message #155122] |
Tue, 03 January 2012 09:25  |
midlf
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| Bob M wrote on Mon, 02 January 2012 15:48 |
I used mine around Chicago and saved a bundle.
Bob Moss
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You did NOT "save" anything. You just didn't get raped in the manual cash lane.
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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| Re: EZpass [message #155316 is a reply to message #155315] |
Tue, 03 January 2012 22:07 |
midlf
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| Bob M wrote on Tue, 03 January 2012 21:44 |
Yes I paid less which I referred to as saved, but even more important I was able to move quickly through the express lanes
and was not held up (?) in the long lines at the toll booths. And lastly, being in the wrong lanes in a motor home and trying to change brings out the worse in Chicago drivers as they refuse to let you move over !!! Sorry folks it's true.
Bob Moss
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Yep the fast pass lane is worth the lower toll. I haven't driven the GMC in Chicago traffic, and plan to keep it that way however possible.
As far as lane changes in Chitown I think the best vehicle to use for that is one of those hardened vehicles shown on Storm Chasers. Although a long time ago I had a '73 Plymouth Duster with bad paint and a few "wrinkles". Never had a problem changing lanes in Chicago with that. I suspect the other drivers figured I had nothing to loose, and it appeared I may have already "won" the lane change battles.
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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| Re: EZpass [message #155402 is a reply to message #155316] |
Wed, 04 January 2012 15:44 |
Larry C
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I read something not too long ago about the FastPass ( Chicago ) tollway. If you recall, Chicago raised the manual lanes by double a couple of years ago. I don't think that should be legal but I also do not see anyone trying to fight it.
The recent changes, If I recall, is they are doubleing both FastPass charges and the already high Manual charges.
I don't see where anyone is getting a deal on the toll way anymore.
Luckily, I usually travel late through Chicago and avoid the Tollway like the plague. The toll way has never had a good history of using money conservatively and waste, greed and theft has been mentioned. Some have gone to prison because of this.
I don't know if Fast Pass can be used anywhere else or not, I'll have to try to look it up...
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| Re: EZpass [message #155452 is a reply to message #155402] |
Wed, 04 January 2012 21:11 |
midlf
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| Larry C wrote on Wed, 04 January 2012 15:44 |
I don't know if Fast Pass can be used anywhere else or not, I'll have to try to look it up...
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I've used the I-Pass in other states, mostly on trips to VA.
Here is a quote from the Ill Tollway website:
"I-PASS is a prepaid toll collection system that saves motorists time and money. Every toll lane on the Illinois Tollway is equipped to accept I-PASS, which can also be used on the Chicago Skyway, the Indiana Toll Road, and in 14 states and more than 20 toll roads where E-ZPass is accepted."
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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