Tolls on a new 520 bridge could be between $7 and $10 when it opens in 2015, according to a report released Monday. The tolls would be at the low end of that range only if a similar charge were levied on the I-90 bridge.
Such a hefty flat toll would help defray construction costs and would certainly deter traffic. It would spur use of carpools and transit, though adequate transit options to handle the shifting demand are years away. It's unclear if a variable pricing plan has been seriously considered.