The Oklahoman
By Steve Lackmeyer
February 24, 2022
The launching of cashless tolls and a political push by Gov. Kevin Stitt are being credited with inspiring an unprecedented $5 billion makeover of the state’s turnpike system. Leaders of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority acknowledged the system as it exists creates challenges for drivers, especially those in rural areas and those traveling the Turner Turnpike, the state’s oldest and busiest toll corridor. Cashless tolling was introduced on the Kilpatrick Turnpike in July when toll booths were closed and motorists were given a choice of using electronic Pike Passes or being billed by mail. The next phase of cashless tolling is about to be started on Cimarron and Creek Turnpikes.
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