 But the variation in rates is going down. Instead of eight different toll rates, there will be six. How much, of course, depends on the time of day. The new tolls take effect on August 15th. Jeff Podula, Northwest News Radio. If you have a good-to-go pass, you may have received a text about some money you owe. But before you pay, hear what Northwest News Radio's Brian Calvert has to say.