toll increase in NH

[DougPaul]

In any case, I never take 125 to go up north even though I live about 1 mile from 125, I just go 495 to I-95. There are just too many lights on 125 and in my experience it ends up taking longer than 95. I'll pay a buck to save 10 minutes or so on an already-long ride.

My experience was that it was highly dependent on the time of day. The traffic tended to be fairly light early in the morning or late in the evening. Forget it in between...

Haven't done it in a few years--perhaps traffic is worse or there are more lights now...

Doug

 

[BobC]

Haven't done it in a few years--perhaps traffic is worse or there are more lights now...
Doug

Traffic has become a lot worse in the time I've lived there. Not only has Plaistow become more busy, but the towns north of Plaistow are starting to get built up. Epping can take a while to get through now - there are more traffic lights and just generally more traffic flowing through as more people move farther and farther north to escape ever-increasing housing prices.

I'd strongly recommend against getting off 495 just to save a buck at the tolls - as someone else suggested, you'll probably spend that much in gas just crawling up route 125 and stopping at all the lights.

 

[teejay]

E-Z Pass

If you only use the tolls occasionally in NH or MA you might want to consider getting one from NY. It doesn't cost anything so it might be cheaper than paying the $25 and saving a bit on the toll.

teejay

 

[Mike P.]

If I can afford the $3. a gallon gas (Cheaper at the moment & cheaper in NH)
the USFS fee & finding a new place to stay now that Lyon's is closed I guess I can cough up the extra .25 (less 30%)

For a few years as a flatlander i was unaware of the tokens, I suspect the 50% difference was provided to more locals few tourist were aware of the discount.

Apparently we have not figured out how to outsource Construction so the road sections can be sent make prefabricated (complete with lead paint for the stripes)

 

[Paradox]

Thanks for keeping my taxes Low! Please stop by one of the Big Red Barns and get some booze as well, I don't want an income tax.
Thanks!
WSC

Cigarettes are getting a bad rap these days. Pick up a carton or two!

 

[David Metsky]

A reminder, no politics and please keep this at least slightly on topic.

-dave-

 

[sapblatt]

If you only use the tolls occasionally in NH or MA you might want to consider getting one from NY. It doesn't cost anything so it might be cheaper than paying the $25 and saving a bit on the toll.

teejay

I tried that a few years back, and was told by NY that they would not issue them to non residents of NY...good idea if it works...

 

[teejay]

Mike,

I believe you were misinformed. My daughter, who hasn't lived in NY for 10 years has one. The Terms and Conditions page doesn't mentioned any residence requirement and will even accept Canadian dollars for payment.

teejay

 

[MichaelJ]

I tried that a few years back, and was told by NY that they would not issue them to non residents of NY

As I recall they're not allowed to impose that restriction.

 

[sapblatt]

Mike,

I believe you were misinformed. My daughter, who hasn't lived in NY for 10 years has one. The Terms and Conditions page doesn't mentioned any residence requirement and will even accept Canadian dollars for payment.

teejay

Well, when mine dies, I will pursue NY again - thanks!

 

[Tom Rankin]

Funny story, I had an extra EZ Pass unit after a family member joined the military. When I called about what to do with it, they told me to mail it to an address on Staten Island. Ok ....

... A while later, I got an EZ Pass bill, which included the toll to cross the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge! My unit went across the bridge, but I didn't! I called and got a refund!

 

[DougPaul]

... A while later, I got an EZ Pass bill, which included the toll to cross the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge! My unit went across the bridge, but I didn't!

<a bit OT>
Wrap it in aluminum foil before shipping. Or use the foil lined bag that it was originally shipped in. This should shield it from the radio waves used to communicate with it.

I don't have proof that this will work, but I have read a report that a user was given the same instructions before shipping the transponder back.
<back to the usual...>

Doug

 

[askus3]

I guess since I am a toll station supervisor, I should pay a toll and add my two cents. The NY Thurway provides me my livelihood, so I can't knock tolls. EZ-Pass in New York is still free. To my knowledge you can still get it by non-residents for free. Or if you are a New Jersey resident, it also is free. But, while you are talking about the tolls going up, I just want you to know that the New York Thruway the main route from NYC to the Catskills will be raising their tolls in January. So you New Englanders beware - toll increases are contagious. And now with electronic EZ-Pass Tolls it is a simple process to raise tolls and increase revenue. Now if only my salary will increase accordingly, so I can retire and get out on the trails more.

 

[SherpaKroto]

If you're not using an EZ Pass, get one. It costs $25 but, the Hookset toll is $.53 instead of $.75, not to mention being incredibly convienient. Also allows you to look incredibly smug as you cruise past those wiating in the cash lines.

You ONLY get the discount if you get your EZPass from NH. Maine has a similar discount program, but if you drive most of the length, you really get no discount. Register it in NH to save a bit.

MichaelJ is right