The problem is Connecticut short-changed its transportation capital program for decades prior to now, and $1.5 billion in new money each year isn’t anywhere near enough to do the job. DOT Commissioner Joe Giulietti recently told lawmakers he needs at least $2 billion to make a difference — and then that annual number would need to grow throughout the 2020s and 30s. Giulietti said he also believes a reliable, long-term revenue source like tolls could help Connecticut control its debt costs down the road.
Tolls vs. ‘Prioritize Progress’: competing plans or a natural pairing?