What's your opinion on highway tolls?
May 15, 2017With the ongoing discussions regarding the state budget deficit, I’d like to hear your feedback regarding revenues from tolls.
Take a look at the data and consider the points below and please answer the brief poll at the bottom.
Revenues From Tolls
CT vs. Neighboring States
A couple of points to consider:
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Tolls are no longer the archaic toll booth structure of the past. They are an electronic overhang.
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CT residents would have to pay a fee as well, albeit discounted.
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The revenue would offset what we currently allocate in taxes towards transportation/road and bridges repair.
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Fees from tolls is one of the few ways to capture revenue from out-of state travelers and commercial vehicles.