SCC Denies Proposed Dulles Greenway Toll Increase

RICHMOND – The State Corporation Commission (SCC) has denied as contrary to the public interest under Virginia law the request of Toll Road Investors Partnership II L.P., or TRIP II, to increase tolls on the Dulles Greenway.


TRIP II had requested toll increase for most cars to $8.10 during peak hours and $6.40 during off-peak hours. 
In its final order issued today, the Commission agreed with SCC Senior Examiner Michael D. Thomas that the proposed rate increases would not be reasonable for users and are likely to discourage the public’s use of the roadway. 


The Commission rejected TRIP II’s argument that the Virginia statute governing the Greenway’s tolls is unconstitutional as applied to TRIP II in this proceeding. The Commission also declined TRIP II’s proposed alternative procedures for streamlining future rate cases but invited TRIP II to convene a stakeholder working group on the subject. 


The Commission considered testimony gathered during a local hearing in Chantilly, Virginia; during a telephone hearing and evidentiary hearing; and filed by parties including Loudoun County, as well as evidence presented by SCC staff.
 

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Contact: Greg Weatherford, 804-371-9141
 

Case Number PUR-2023-00089 – Application of Toll Road Investors Partnership II for authorization for an increase in the maximum level of tolls on Dulles Greenway