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I need not say any more, this paragraph says it all.

hello, Grand Island residents. All for tolls that were supposed to disappear way back in 1996. Fortunately this won’t happen without a big fight, but its just another example of how ridiculous this state, and its many legally separate authorities, really are.

CHEERS & JEERS: THRUWAY TOLLS

• THRUWAY TOLLS: How’s this for logic: In an effort to deal with slower-than-expected traffic growth on the state’s highway system, the Thruway Authority is planning to increase tolls by 20 percent over the next four years. Better yet, the authority is looking into lessening E-ZPass discounts or getting rid of the service altogether.

Simple logic says any kind of increase will mean even less drivers on the Thruway, except for those that have no choice — hello, Grand Island residents. All for tolls that were supposed to disappear way back in 1996. Fortunately this won’t happen without a big fight, but its just another example of how ridiculous this state, and its many legally separate authorities, really are.