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Bill to broaden use of turnpike toll credits draws support and caution
Summary
Sen. Reardon’s SB 458 would let municipalities, counties and nonprofits use turnpike toll credits as federal match for eligible Title 23 projects; DOT staff warned credits are limited and could be exhausted sooner if used more widely, while experts and advocates said federal law allows broader uses and the state restriction is self‑imposed.
Sen. Reardon introduced SB 458 to expand how New Hampshire may apply turnpike toll credits as the non‑federal match for federally eligible transportation projects, including municipal and nonprofit projects under Title 23. He said the intent is to reduce local match burdens and level the playing field for urban compact communities.
A DOT official explained how toll credits are…
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