Toll road @ Baytown

Charlie Ford · 03-01-2012, 07:13 PM

I understand that if you exit on Hwy 99 of I-10 it is now a toll road with the booth at the race track exit. I don't know how much it is, I just know that they are now charging you for that short distance. I went the old way!!

Larry Sullivan · 03-01-2012, 11:28 PM

Do not use the toll road unless you have an EZPass - it's electronic tolling only, no cash, no attendants, no coin hoppers.

Ed Wright · 03-01-2012, 11:44 PM

Race track signs direct traffic to that exit. Signs say "No cash, No pay by mail". But locals told me it's not on line yet. We saw no flashing lights, etc, when we drove through the gates. May find tickets in the mail when we get home. I wouldn't think signs would direct us to that exit if a pike pass was required.
I could be wrong. Lol

FINESPLINE · 03-02-2012, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by The Texas Rangers

damn !!!Now we can't even go to the track without paying a freakin toll. Only in TEXAS.. The Texas Rangers.

Only in Texas ????/// Come on up to the NY/ NJ area. You need an EZ pass for the air you breathe !

Michael Beard · 03-02-2012, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Sullivan

Do not use the toll road unless you have an EZPass - it's electronic tolling only, no cash, no attendants, no coin hoppers.

As I posted on another Toll related thread somewhere, how exactly is this legal? Even as devalued as it is becoming, to my knowledge, our dollars still say "THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR ALL DEBTS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE."

FINESPLINE · 03-02-2012, 08:45 PM

When the electronic tolling comes on line there will someone on duty to collect from those without EZ Pass. To all those with the larger rigs and multiple axle trailers ,it might be to your advantage to look into EZ Pass as there is a discount for using it and can be a time saver at a crowded toll. I use it every day on the job and would not go without it. Just remember the EZ pass transponder for your car is different than one set up for tow rig.

Larry Sullivan · 03-02-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FINESPLINE

When the electronic tolling comes on line there will someone on duty to collect from those without EZ Pass. To all those with the larger rigs and multiple axle trailers ,it might be to your advantage to look into EZ Pass as there is a discount for using it and can be a time saver at a crowded toll. I use it every day on the job and would not go without it. Just remember the EZ pass transponder for your car is different than one set up for tow rig.

Not in Texas. They completed the section of Beltway 8 between Bush International and I-10 on the east side of town and it is a toll-tag-only road. No attendants, no coin hoppers, just cameras and large fees for those who ignore the EZPass-only signs at both ends of that segment. The road segment in question is part of a planned outer beltway and is also toll-tag-only. There are warning signs on I-10 as you leave Houston and I would expect there are also warnings posted as you approach from the Louisiana side.

FINESPLINE · 03-02-2012, 10:36 PM

To be honest with you ,that is the first I have heard of it. Sounds like it is the first step of BIG BROTHER forcing you to get EZ Pass.That would never go over in the the Northeast as the lawyers would lined up to protect the people who chose ( for whatever their reason ) not to apply for EZ Pass. Question--- Was this road built with public ( federal or state ) funds ?

Bret Kepner · 03-02-2012, 10:50 PM

Let's face facts, guys. The new exit has been covered with signs threatening to go "paid" in the near future since it opened two years ago. This didn't catch ANYBODY "by surprise".

BobUnkefer · 03-02-2012, 11:50 PM

I have no problem with a toll road, but I'm from out of town & don't NEED a frickin EZ pass where I live. How in the HELL can they have a toll road with no OPPORTUNITY to pay, yet fine you (heavily?) if you use their road. Where I come from toll roads have attendants or at least the opportunity to pay.
What about the number of people that will be attending the race in April from out of town in rental cars that don't have an EZ pass. The track literally forces you to use this exit & toll way...
This just ain't right.

Unk

03-01-2012, 07:13 PM	#1
Charlie Ford Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 169 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Toll road @ Baytown I understand that if you exit on Hwy 99 of I-10 it is now a toll road with the booth at the race track exit. I don't know how much it is, I just know that they are now charging you for that short distance. I went the old way!!

03-01-2012, 11:28 PM	#2
Larry Sullivan Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 340 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Toll road @ Baytown Do not use the toll road unless you have an EZPass - it's electronic tolling only, no cash, no attendants, no coin hoppers.

03-01-2012, 11:44 PM	#3
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Toll road @ Baytown Race track signs direct traffic to that exit. Signs say "No cash, No pay by mail". But locals told me it's not on line yet. We saw no flashing lights, etc, when we drove through the gates. May find tickets in the mail when we get home. I wouldn't think signs would direct us to that exit if a pike pass was required. I could be wrong. Lol __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

03-02-2012, 08:45 PM	#6
FINESPLINE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Island of high taxes, N.Y. Posts: 541 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Toll road @ Baytown When the electronic tolling comes on line there will someone on duty to collect from those without EZ Pass. To all those with the larger rigs and multiple axle trailers ,it might be to your advantage to look into EZ Pass as there is a discount for using it and can be a time saver at a crowded toll. I use it every day on the job and would not go without it. Just remember the EZ pass transponder for your car is different than one set up for tow rig.

03-02-2012, 10:36 PM	#8
FINESPLINE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Island of high taxes, N.Y. Posts: 541 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Toll road @ Baytown To be honest with you ,that is the first I have heard of it. Sounds like it is the first step of BIG BROTHER forcing you to get EZ Pass.That would never go over in the the Northeast as the lawyers would lined up to protect the people who chose ( for whatever their reason ) not to apply for EZ Pass. Question--- Was this road built with public ( federal or state ) funds ?

03-02-2012, 10:50 PM	#9
Bret Kepner Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA Posts: 418 Likes: 1 Liked 11 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Toll road @ Baytown Let's face facts, guys. The new exit has been covered with signs threatening to go "paid" in the near future since it opened two years ago. This didn't catch ANYBODY "by surprise". __________________ Bret Kepner BRETKEPNER@Prodigy.net Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

03-02-2012, 11:50 PM	#10
BobUnkefer Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 465 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Toll road @ Baytown I have no problem with a toll road, but I'm from out of town & don't NEED a frickin EZ pass where I live. How in the HELL can they have a toll road with no OPPORTUNITY to pay, yet fine you (heavily?) if you use their road. Where I come from toll roads have attendants or at least the opportunity to pay. What about the number of people that will be attending the race in April from out of town in rental cars that don't have an EZ pass. The track literally forces you to use this exit & toll way... This just ain't right. Unk __________________ Bob Unkefer 4409 STK