Gov. Ned Lamont, Democrats unite around truck-only tolls, rule out passenger cars in compromise

Gov. Ned Lamont, Democrats unite around truck-only tolls, rule out passenger cars in compromise

Top legislative leaders said they have not held caucuses with rank-and-file House and Senate Democrats on the details of the plan, but they said there was more support among lawmakers for truck-only tolls than for tolling passenger vehicles. Lawmakers are targeting the large tractor-trailers they say cause far more damage to the roads than passenger cars, adding that an estimated 40 percent of the bill would be paid by out-of-state drivers. “We like this plan. This plan works, and the numbers add up,” Lamont said. “I’m here to solve problems — not to study problems. … Let’s get this thing started in an honest and comprehensive way.”

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