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“This plan just makes sense as we continue Ohio’s economic resurgence, grow jobs and make our state prosperous once again,” [Ohio Governor John] Kasich said.

NB:  this is a press release.

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“In exchange for the funding, the firms are getting an ownership stake in the projects. That means they’ll get a cut of the tolls, and also be responsible for the maintenance.

The arrangement has some people nervous.”

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“Safety is our top priority and tests have shown the designated speed is a safe one,” agency spokeswoman Veronica Bayer said.

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“The issue to focus on is how to fund our vital transportation system, as opposed to choosing sides in a pro-toll versus anti-toll debate,” Carlos Sun [University of Missouri Professor] said in a statement.

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“To pay for the massive, 15-year program, the board also hiked tolls 87.5 percent. For most passenger cars, that means a 35-cent toll jump, from 40 to 75 cents at many plazas.”

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