Thousands of vehicle owners have racked up tolls and fees in the past seven years, but there are barriers to collecting the money.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine pedestrian deaths increased in 2019
There were 16 compared with just six the previous year, the Bureau of Highway Safety says.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Residents rate solutions for dangerous intersection in Falmouth
Reducing the speed limit on Route 88 and adding crosswalks are popular options.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
AAA predicts record-breaking holiday traffic in New England
The organization says nearly 5 million New Englanders will travel over the holidays, the most since it began keeping records 19 years ago.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s new distracted-driving law needs time to work
The statute will ultimately be judged on whether it reduces accidents.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Estimated cost for Gorham connector: 60% more than expected
But Maine Turnpike officials believe the toll highway, projected to open in 2026, would still pay for itself.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Costs for Gorham turnpike spur will be higher than anticipated
But the executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority says tolls from increased traffic will compensate for the added expense.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Thanksgiving travelers can expect the heaviest traffic in years
And a looming storm may complicate things on one of the busiest travel days of the year.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland trying advanced stoplight technology on Franklin Street
The city is installing sensors at 10 intersections along the heavily used thoroughfare to assess the traffic and adjust signals in real time.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Safety of historic Falmouth intersection to be scrutinized
FALMOUTH — Town Manager Nathan Poore said it’s long past time to address some of the many safety and traffic issues at the intersection of Route 88 and Johnson Road on the Foreside. That’s why the Town Council last week agreed to hold a forum to discuss concerns that have been bubbling to the surface […]