Tim Gatz

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority: 'We have to upcharge significantly for license plate tolling'

Beth Wallis

Drivers on Oklahoma turnpikes may have noticed a price hike in tolls after the rollout of the state’s new PlatePay cashless tolling system. Oklahoma’s Secretary of Transportation told lawmakers Tuesday the increase is to make up for the new system’s collection inefficiencies and billing costs.

Lanes of the Southwest Extension of the Kilpatrick Turnpike were formally opened Thursday, a project that is expected to accelerate business investments in Oklahoma City.

Business and Economy

New Turnpike Extension Could Stimulate Business Growth

A new 7.5-mile segment of the Kilpatrick Turnpike has opened in Oklahoma City. Leaders say the road could stimulate business interest in southwest OKC,…

With electric vehicles becoming more commonplace, state and national policymakers are looking for alternatives to fuel taxes that traditionally have been essential funding sources for road and bridge infrastructure projects.

Business and Economy

Electric Vehicles In Oklahoma May Require An Alternative Tax

Electric vehicle sales continue to increase each year, which is leading to less fuel tax revenue for Oklahoma. To preserve infrastructure funding,…