A Bridge Too Far

From the recent episode of "Bridgegate" we learned that the George Washington Bridge is the most busily traveled span in the country. Last week it was reported that the tolls will rise to $15. It was $11. six years ago and when I traveled it daily circa 1979 I seem to recall it was $5.00 - and that's "round trip". Although the Port Authority denies it, many commuters think these increases are assessed to offset overruns at the new W.T.C. construction. Moving north on the Hudson River we have the old Tappan Zee Bridge still charging $5.00 - and these monies go to Albany and not shared with the Port Authority as it spans two New York counties. The new replacement for Tappan Zee ready by 2017, alas, may also see a big increase. But the Staten Island Ferry is FREE! (But NO cars)
tjs