RICHMOND, Va. — Drivers who use the Dulles Greenway may soon have to deal with a more expensive commute as a proposal aims to increase tolls. However, drivers who oppose the increase do have the opportunity to have their voices heard.
The Dulles Greenway is a 14-mile toll road in Northern Virginia. It connects to the Leesburg Bypass on the west side and provides a tolled alternative to drivers from Loudoun County to D.C. and the Washington Dulles International Airport.
In 2023, a proposal was submitted to increase the tolls. Attorney General Jason Miyares issued a statement Monday reminding citizens in Northern Virginia who oppose the increase of the opportunity to appear at a public hearing on January 9 in Loudoun County.
"I encourage Virginia commuters and others affected by high toll rates on the Dulles Greenway to take advantage of this opportunity to speak directly to the SCC,” said Attorney General Jason Miyares. “I know that ever-increasing tolls on the Greenway adds to the daily challenge of commuting in Northern Virginia. My office stands alongside Virginia commuters who feel this struggle daily."
Toll Road Investors Partnership II, which operates the Dulles Greenway, wants approval to increase tolls by more than $2. Currently, Virginians pay $5.80 during peak traffic hours and $5.25 during off-peak hours for a standard 2-axle vehicle. If the increases are approved, Toll Road Investors Partnership II seeks to raise that to $8.10 during peak traffic hours and $6.40 during off-peak hours.
The public hearing is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9 at Freedom-South Riding High School auditorium, 25450 Riding Center Drive, in Chantilly, Virginia.
Those attending who intend to testify as public witnesses should arrive at least 15 minutes before the meeting and register with the SCC’s bailiff.
Additionally, public comments can be submitted in writing through the SCC’s website by January 24, 2024, at https://www.scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/comment/PUR-2023-00089. Comments to the SCC may also be submitted by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All comments should refer to Case No. PUR-2023-00089.
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