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July 23, 2012 11:00 AM, EDT

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 10% toll increase for drivers paying with cash and a 2% increase for those using the E-ZPass system.ÌýÌý

The toll hike is intended to increase enrollment in the E-ZPass system, said the commission, as well as pay for itsÌý$450 million obligation to the state.

E-ZPass users will now see a savings of 25% compared to those paying cash.

The increase will become effective Jan. 6, 2013.

The coission also announced thatÌýit has selected HNTB Corp. to implement the planned all electronic tolling system, expected to be in place in five years.