San Francisco’s iconic and highly-trafficked Golden Gate Bridge transitioned to all-automated toll collection just after midnight today, eliminating the toll booth workers who collected the $6 fare in favor of a new system that relies entirely on transponders and cameras.
Cashless toll collection is common around the country, but most tollways still offer the option to pay with cash. The Golden Gate’s new 100 percent cashless system will speed up traffic and save $16 million over eight years, according to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, which oversees the bridge. That money is sorely needed, as the bridge faces a $66 million budget deficit over the next five years.
via The Verge - All Posts http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/27/4150702/golden-gate-bridges-new-cashless-tollway-promises-convenience-for-privacy
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