Toll Rates Changing on 183A Toll, 290 Toll and 71 Toll Lane
(Austin, Texas)— The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (Mobility Authority) announced at the December 13, 2017 Board meeting that new rates will go into effect on toll facilities operated by the Mobility Authority on January 1, 2018. The 2.23% increase, consistent with the Consumer Price Index, will equate to rates approximately $0.01 – $0.03 greater than the current rates at each toll plaza. The rate increase does not apply to the MoPac Express Lane.
183A Toll
This inflation-based adjustment will add six cents to the cost of a full-length trip on 183A Toll for customers with an electronic tag. The increase at individual tolling locations will vary. The Lakeline Mainline will increase from $0.55 to $0.56, the Crystal Falls Mainline will increase from $1.05 to $1.07 and the Park Street Mainline will increase from $1.48 to $1.51. Rates for Pay by Mail Customers will also increase by 2.23%, with the adjustment adding nine cents to the cost of a full-length trip.
290 Toll
This inflation-based adjustment will add five cents to the cost of a full-length trip on 290 Toll for customers with an electronic tag. The increase at individual tolling locations will vary. The Giles Lane Mainline will increase from $1.12 to $1.15, the Parmer Lane Mainline will increase from $0.56 to $0.57 and the US 183 Ramps will increase from $0.56 to $0.57. Rates for Pay by Mail Customers will also increase by 2.23%, with the adjustments adding five cents to the cost of a full-length trip.
71 Toll Lane
This inflation-based adjustment will add two cents to the cost of a trip on the 71 Toll Lane for customers with an electronic tag. This equates to an increase from $0.87 to $0.89. Rates for Pay by Mail Customers will also increase by 2.23%, with the adjustment equating to a three-cent increase.
The increases are part of a Mobility Authority policy that adjusts rates annually in line with inflation to avoid larger increases every five years. To inform customers of this rate change, the toll rate signs on the 183A and 290 Toll Roads as well as the 71 Toll Lane will be updated in advance of the rate increase. However, customers will continue to be charged the lower 2017 rates through December 31.
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About the Mobility Authority
The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority is a local, independent government agency created in 2002 to improve the regional transportation system in Travis and Williamson Counties. The Mobility Authority implements innovative and sustainable transportation options to enhance quality of life and economic vitality in Central Texas. The Mobility Authority operates 183A Toll in Williamson County, 290 Toll in east Austin, the 71 Toll Lane in east Austin, and the MoPac Express Lane. The agency is also finishing construction of the eight-mile 183 South Project in east Austin, and constructing the four-mile SH 45SW toll road between FM 1626 and MoPac in southern Travis and northern Hays counties. For more information about the Mobility Authority, visit www.MobilityAuthority.com.