Increased unemployment lightens turnpike traffic
Drivers are noticing thinner traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike - a consequence, many say, of increased job losses. Aside from normal rush-hour jams, cars have been breezing freely along the turnpike,
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Mar 7, 2009, 2:12 AM
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Drivers are noticing thinner traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike - a consequence, many say, of increased job losses.
Aside from normal rush-hour jams, cars have been breezing freely along the turnpike, and truckers' jobs have gotten easier.
The Turnpike Authority says traffic is down 3 percent from last year, including commercial trucks.
While traffic is down, however, turnpike receipts are up due to last year's toll increase.
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