Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
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The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (formerly Oklahoma Transportation Authority, and before that originally the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority) is a government agency for the U.S. state of Oklahoma that deals with issues regarding the Oklahoma turnpike system. It was started in 1947 by Governor Roy J. Turner. Its mission statement is to "construct, operate, and maintain a safe and economical turnpike system for the convenience of customers".
In January, 2005, the authority caused a minor stir when it sent a letter to 41,000 people with a number purported to be a customer service line but, according to Reuters, callers "found themselves calling a sex line where they could speak with 'exciting people', such as lonely housewives, students and fantasy girls for $US2.99 a minute." The article notes that spokeswoman for the authority, Brigette Berglan, stated that "We're not that exciting here at the authority. We prefer to think of ourselves as helpful" and that the authorities sent a postcard to the users with a phone number correction.
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- About the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Oklahoma State Transport Authority online. Retrieved January 14, 2005.
- Crossed lines (January 13 2005). The Sydney Morning Herald.
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