Various Harris County roads require an EZ tag and some Houstonians were forced to take the backroads in the past. People have to get from A to B, from work to school, to baseball practice, doctor's office, and it's expensive for everybody in our county,' he said.Ĭommissioner Ellis also noted the proposed policy change could potentially decrease the city's carbon footprint, as well. 'When it comes to transportation, we know it's not a luxury. 'The bulk of our revenue comes from those commercial users, and you'll have ample commercial users who are paying and they'll be using those toll roads.'Ĭommissioner Ellis said the goal is to save drivers money during a high inflation period since the county can afford it. 'More people are going to get on our toll roads,' Commissioner Ellis said. Commissioner Rodney Ellis said enough commercial users are driving on the toll roads to give other users a discount.
The toll reduction would apply to passenger vehicles and not larger, commercial vehicles that use local toll roads.
The proposed plan says toll road prices would be cut by 10% and EZ tags would be free permanently with up to eight free tags per household. Harris County Commissioners will vote next week on a proposal that would make local toll roads cheaper. Gail Delaughter Central Toll Plaza on the Sam Houston Tollway.
