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Atlantic City officials to consider doubling tolls

<p>Officials will soon consider a proposal to double the fare at the Atlantic City Pleasantville Toll Plaza in order to raise money for the city.</p>

News 12 Staff

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May 17, 2018, 11:23 AM

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Updated 2,189 days ago

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Officials will soon consider a proposal to double the fare at the Atlantic City Pleasantville Toll Plaza in order to raise money for the city.
The City Council is considering asking the South Jersey Transportation Authority to raise the fare from 75 cents to $1.50.
Council President Marty Small Sr. says the revenue will be put into an account to be used for city tax relief.
Toll plaza data from 2017 shows the proposal could raise close to $14 million.
When asked on how the toll could affect visitors, Small says when there is a chance to lower city resident's taxes "nothing else matters."
The transportation authority says it was unaware of the council resolution.
It has declined to comment.
AP wire services helped contribute to this report.
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