PHILADELPHIA — As the economy continues its pinch, Pennsylvania is getting less revenue than expected from Turnpike toll increases.

Tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike went up 25 percent on Jan. 24. But January revenue was up less than 11 percent from the previous January.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports today that commercial traffic that accounts for nearly half the Pennsylvania Turnpike's toll revenue was down 14 percent, and overall turnpike traffic was down nearly 6 percent.

Federal figures indicate vehicle miles statewide in Pennsylvania dropped 4.5 percent in January. That continues a downward trend that began nationally in December 2007, even though gasoline prices have eased. The state also reports diminished liquid fuels tax collections.