Turnpike floats idea of total access transportation pass
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February 26, 2008
BOSTON?Massachusetts Turnpike Authority officials are floating the idea of a "one-size-fits-all" device that could pay for everything from MBTA rides to highway tolls and parking at government facilities.
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The turnpike's executive director, Alan LeBovidge, says the agency is accepting bids from firms to create those links through through changes to its toll collection system.
LeBovidege tells the Boston Herald he'd like to see one device take care of all of a person's transportation needs.
The Turnpike currently offers Fast Lane transponders for tolls, while the MBTA has the CharlieCard.
Transit and turnpike officials have met to discuss ways to link the systems, but the availability of technology is unknown.
LeBovidge says the turnpike also wants to create pre-paid toll passes similar to a phone card.