Malloy Uses Executive Authority On $10M Toll Study

HARTFORD, CT — On his way out the door, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is using his executive authority to spend $10 million on a study of electronic tolls.

Malloy, who tried not to take a firm position on tolls until the public got a chance to vote on a transportation lockbox, took the bold step Tuesday of directing his state agency to conduct a comprehensive assessment of tolling Connecticut’s highways.

“As Connecticut’s General Assembly and next governor consider how to address the future of our state’s transportation funding, this study and plan will prove to be invaluable in their endeavor to make an informed decision,” Malloy said. “After all, we need to be truthful with the people we were elected to represent – without transforming the way we fund our highways, we will be unable to pay for the large-scale construction and rehabilitation projects that our state needs to ensure continued safe travel while attracting businesses and growing our economy.”

The move was applauded by Democratic legislative leadership and panned by Republicans who say another study is “frivolous” and unnecessary.

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