Part 7: The Turnpike Revolt
Scratch & Win
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The Battle Against Tolls
This chapter explores the fight against tolls on the Mass Turnpike, discussing the formation of the organization Free the Pike and their efforts to gather enough signatures to end tolls. It also delves into the connection between toll revenue and the funding of the Big Dig project, and the negative perception created among toll payers. Additionally, the chapter highlights the effort to delay a toll increase and the introduction of Lieutenant Governor Jane Swift as a challenger.
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