Dulles Greenway Finds Tough Road with Today's Economy

According to a report by WTOP Radio, the economic downturn has had one positive effect with less traffic on roadways, but that's not good news for one local company.

"The owners of the Dulles Greenway Company say they are dealing with a four percent decrease in traffic this year. The privately owned 14-mile toll road connects Washington Dulles International Airport with Leesburg.

"In January of this year, the company raised its rush hour toll fees charging drivers $4 traveling between Leesburg and Washington.

"CEO Tom Sines says the toll has impacted business coupled with the fact that motorists just don't have much money to spend today."

"Sines says the Dulles Greenway is still hitting maximum traffic expectations during rush hour—the Main Line barrier sees close to 6,000 cars an hour. However, more toll increases are planned. One increase is planned for July 2010 and the next increase will come in January 2012.

"Toll fees for 2010 for two-axle vehicles will be $3.70 and $4.50 for drivers traveling during peak congestion periods. Toll fees for 2012 for two-axle vehicles will be $4.00 and $4.80 for drivers traveling during peak congestion periods."

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