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Should Connecticut install electronic tolls on major highways to fund transportation repairs?

Connecticut is the only state on the I-95 corridor between Maine and Florida without tolls, costing the state millions in potential revenue from passing traffic. Proponents argue tolls are a user fee that forces out-of-state drivers to pay their fair share for road wear. Opponents argue it is a regressive tax on local commuters and lack trust that the funds will be used exclusively for transportation.

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No

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No, residents are already overtaxed and shouldn't be charged to drive to work.

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Yes

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No, the state must cut wasteful spending before asking taxpayers for more money.

 @BDT9784Socialist from Connecticut  answered…3wks3W

No. Tax the rich.

 @BDB6W5NNo Labels from Connecticut  answered…1mo1MO

No, find an alternative that targets those who are more financially stable and exempts the overly poor

 @BCBDPFQDemocrat from Connecticut  answered…3mos3MO

only for out of state drivers! we should have tolls on the merritt but CT residents should not pay a cent. we are just trying to get to home and work. traffic is insane and this gives CT money and a little less traffic from out of state drivers.

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No, I don't trust the legislature to keep the money in the transportation "lockbox".

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Yes, but only for heavy commercial trucks since they cause the most damage.

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Yes, force out-of-state drivers to pay their fair share for using our roads.

 @BF2ZWKN from Connecticut  answered…2 days2D

Yes, and devote funds to public transportation and other measures to reduce environmental and social harm of transportation infrastructure.

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