Editing Tacony Palmyra Bridge (section)

== Significance ==

The Tacony-Palmyra Bridge serves as an important connector for Northeast Philadelphia residents traveling to New Jersey for employment, shopping, or other purposes. The free crossing is particularly valuable for frequent commuters who would face substantial annual toll costs using the DRPA bridges. The bridge's location serves different traffic patterns than the more southerly crossings.<ref name="bcbc"/>

The bridge's free status generates ongoing debate about regional transportation equity and economics. DRPA has suggested that the free bridge undermines regional bridge financing by diverting traffic from tolled crossings. Burlington County and bridge users counter that the free crossing provides essential transportation access. This tension reflects broader questions about how transportation infrastructure should be funded and governed.<ref name="bcbc"/>