As of today, the highways of Connecticut remain toll-less. Shortly after entering neighboring New York or Massachusetts, though, one can expect o see the overhead toll devices. The toll booths are gone and so are some of the lines. But the major intersections still get backup just the same. So why isn’t Connecticut following suit and charging folks for driving on their highways?
Well, it’s not for lack of trying. Returning tolls to Connecticut roads is an issue that is definitely on the table. If you ask Connecticut residents about it, most drivers will have an opinion, as they are the ones who stand to have their daily commutes impacted. Opinions also abound among Connecticut business owners. Tolls do make a difference to the business community, as well.
Most of the reasoning behind adding tolls to Connecticut’s roads is they will support infrastructure improvement. Still many businesses don’t find much comfort in this. They view tolls as unnecess…