Consultants say cashless tolling could raise $2.7M–$4.2M first year for Navarre Beach bridge; commissioners ask staff to bring formal action later

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Jacobs Engineering told Santa Rosa County commissioners on Oct. 9 that cashless southbound tolling on the Navarre Beach Bridge could generate roughly $2.7 million to $4.17 million in year‑one revenue under modeled scenarios, and $35 million to $54 million in present‑value revenue over 25 years, depending on toll levels and collection methods.

Jacobs Engineering on Oct. 9 presented a tolling revenue study to the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners as one option to fund long‑term repairs or replacement of the Navarre Beach Bridge and related seawall work.

Consultant Chris Phillips told the board Jacobs examined flat, variable and annual‑pass approaches for southbound tolling only and modeled traffic growth through 2050. Using a 7% net present value discount, Jacobs estimated first‑year net toll revenue of roughly $2.7 million under a $2 southbound toll scenario, $3.46 million at $3, and approximately $4.17 million at $4 (rates vary by scenario and include SunPass/plate differentials). Over 25 years the study projected a present‑value range of roughly $35 million to $54 million depending on the pricing plan and assumptions.

The consultant also…

Consultants say cashless tolling could raise $2.7M–$4.2M first year for Navarre Beach bridge; commissioners ask staff to bring formal action later

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