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Nov 22, 2008 12:37 pm US/Eastern

Mass. Turnpike Agency Spent $160K On Raises

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The Massachusetts Turnpike Authority gave $160,000 in raises to 13 managers in the last year, even as it prepared for toll hikes to pay down Big Dig debt.

But the agency's executive director, Alan LeBovidge, said the raises went to employees promoted to take on the responsibilities of positions that were eliminated. He said the savings from the job eliminations outweighed the cost of the raises.

The Turnpike board voted last week to raise tolls around Boston, including doubling them to $7 at the Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels.

React: What do you think about the toll hike?

Michael Widmer of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation told The Boston Globe the timing of the raises, as unpopular toll hikes were considered, was unfortunate.

But he added the workers are taking on broader duties, and the agency needs strong management during tough times.

Use Google to get from point A to point B without having to pay tolls. Visit Google Maps, click on "Get Directions" then click "Show Options" and select "Avoid Tolls."