Attorney General Jason Miyares is urging citizens in Northern Virginia to participate in a public hearing on January 9 to voice their opposition to proposed increases in toll rates on the Dulles Greenway. The toll road operator, Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II), is seeking approval from the State Corporation Commission (SCC) for toll increases of more than $2.00. Currently, Virginians pay $5.80 during peak traffic hours and $5.25 during off-peak hours for a standard 2-axle vehicle, and TRIP II wants to raise that to $8.10 during peak hours and $6.40 during off-peak hours.
"I encourage Virginia commuters and others affected by high toll rates on the Dulles Greenway to take advantage of this opportunity to speak directly to the SCC," stated Attorney General Miyares. "I know that ever-increasing tolls on the Greenway adds to the daily challenge of commuting in Northern Virginia. My office stands alongside Virginia commuters who feel this struggle daily."
The Office of Attorney General has intervened in the case before the SCC and will participate in the evidentiary hearing in Richmond on February 28. Attorney General Miyares commends the SCC for organizing an additional hearing in Loudoun County, allowing Northern Virginia residents to express their concerns.
The local public hearing will take place on January 9 at Freedom-South Riding High School auditorium in Chantilly, Virginia, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Those planning to testify as public witnesses should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the meeting and register with the SCC's bailiff. Additionally, the public can submit written comments on the toll request to the SCC through their website or by U.S. mail.
This is an important opportunity for Northern Virginia commuters to make their voices heard and have a say in the proposed toll rate increases. Attorney General Miyares and his office are committed to standing alongside Virginia commuters in their fight against high toll rates on the Dulles Greenway.
For additional details, please follow this link: https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/2666-january-8-2024-attorney-general-miyares-encourages-northern-virginia-commuters-to-testify-at-greenway-toll-public-hearing