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Wake Forest commissioners discuss Capitol Boulevard tolling options; board asks staff to bring a resolution
Summary
Commissioners heard public comment and staff updates on tolling and financing alternatives for Capital Boulevard (US‑1/5307), including express‑lane and full‑toll scenarios, and asked the manager to return with a draft resolution to convey town priorities to the legislature and regional partners.
Wake Forest commissioners spent a portion of their May 20 meeting discussing potential tolling options to accelerate construction of the Capital Boulevard freeway (STIP project 5307). No formal vote to endorse a toll option was taken; commissioners expressed frustration with long delays and said they want the town’s priorities communicated to state leaders while keeping options on the table to expedite construction.
Joseph (Joe) Milazzo, executive director of the Regional Transportation Alliance, told the board the RTA supports exploring tolls as an option to supplement state…
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