MDX to hold public meetings about 50% toll rate increases on 836 and 112

Happy New Year!

Well MDX has big plans for the future.  And they include a 50% toll rate increase on 836 and 112.  Also, they will be implementing CPI (Consumer Price Indexing) for future rate increases on all MDX toll roads (874,878, 836, 112, 924).

Plus, they will be installing multiple toll gantries and collection systems on the full length of 836 and 112.  Exactly how they did on the 874 and 878 back in 2010.  So no more free rides for anyone that uses an MDX road.

Do you or anyone you know use the 836 or 112 expressways?  Please tell them about the upcoming public meetings.  See list below.

We need to organize and create a united voice against this “tollation”.  The MDX board of directors has the power to raise tolls without any input/representation from the public that uses their roads.  Is this fair? How do you feel about  MDX’s plan to raise toll rates on 836 and 112 by 50%?  Make your voice heard on our Facebook page. (http://www.facebook.com/rollbacktolls)

Please spread the word.  We cannot let them get away with this without hearing from the toll payers, you and me!

Subject: Important message from Miami-Dade Expressway Authority

MIAMI-DADE EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY

Important changes are happening and we need your input.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW WORKSHOPS. TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND SOLICIT INPUT ON PROPOSED. OPEN ROAD TOLLING IMPLEMENTATION, TOLL RATES AND TOLL LOCATIONS ON SR 836/DOLPHIN EXPRESSWAY AND SR 112/AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY.

The Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) will host a series of Public Reviews to provide the public an opportunity to obtain information and comment on the implementation of Open Road Tolling and future toll rates and locations for SR 836/Dolphin Expressway and SR 112/Airport Expressway. The Public Reviews are informal to encourage attendance at any time during the workshops, at the scheduled dates, times and locations indicated below. Parking is free at all locations.

// Tuesday, January 22, 2013 / 6-9 pm
Florida International University
Modesto A. Maidique Campus
11200 SW 8th Street / Miami, FL 33199
FIU Stadium Club
Enter Campus from SW 117th Ave. at SW 17th St or enter from SW 107th Ave. at SW 16th or 17th Streets. Entrance to Club between Gates 1-4 on the south side of the Stadium.

// Wednesday, January 23, 2013 / 6-9 pm
Wilde Community Center
5405 West 18th Avenue / Hialeah, FL 33012

// Wednesday, January 30, 2013 / 6-9 pm
Town of Cutler Bay – Town Hall
10720 Caribbean Boulevard, Suite 115 / Cutler Bay, FL 33189

// Wednesday, February 6, 2013 / 7:30- 9:30 pm
Salvation Army
1907 NW 38 Street / Miami, FL 33142

// Tuesday, January 22, 2013 to Wednesday, February 6, 2013