Governor Patrick did an on-line chat with Boston.com readers yesterday, in which he pretty much dropped a bombshell: [Comment From Stephen DiCiaccio] Good Day Governor Would you be willing to raise the gas tax as opposed to raising tolls? I … [Read more...]
Real Civic Engagement :Organizanizing in East Boston around Taxes or Tolls
Cross posted by Jim Bowen on ONE Massachusetts reporting on another chapter in the long distinguished history of East Boston residents ready to take to the streets in the common interest of their community. Amid the state-wide … [Read more...]
The wrong approach on tolls
When the Pike demand is below capacity - during the substantial off-peak period - there is no pricing problem or opportunity. During those periods, tolls serve only a revenue function. Apparently, Governor Patrick wants to fashion himself … [Read more...]
Sal DiMasi supports increasing the Gas Tax!
Well he at least put it on the table. The Governor earlier today said it was not the time to talk gas tax and the Senate President has not commented yet. In light of the forthcoming transportation reform that inlcudes the the dismantling of … [Read more...]
Gas tax and (smart) toll hike
Set aside the virtuous reasons for a gas tax hike. We need a gas tax hike because we can't afford to build and maintain our transportation infrastructure. If cars and trucks need more and better roads and bridges, then it should fall more … [Read more...]
Some thoughts on tolls and taxes
Again, the 'Pike has managed to make a big chunk of Greater Boston heck, the whole state unhappy. Outraged Liberal suggests that actually it's a way to make a higher gas tax relatively palatable. I hope that's true, since … [Read more...]
The time is now for a gas tax increase
Oil fell to $93-a-barrel. Gas prices are likely to fall as well. The time is ripe to raise Massachusetts' gas tax from its present $.21 to $.31 and then another dime every two years for the next ten years. We have seen that we can survive … [Read more...]
Gas-Tax Holiday Roundly Rejected: “The dumbest thing I’ve heard in a long time”
Mayor Bloomberg: "It's about the dumbest thing I've heard in an awful long time, from an economic point of view," Bloomberg told reporters at City Hall. "We're trying to discourage people from driving and we're trying to end our energy … [Read more...]
Casinos done. What’s next? Transportation
Here we are folks. Patrick has said during his campaign he doesn't want to raise the gas tax. I am not aware of DiMasi's or Murray's position on the issue (but would love to know.) Funny thing about roads, bridges and mass transit. They … [Read more...]
Spare Us the Inevitable Greed, Corruption and Treachery
On September 17th, forty seven days after the Minnesota highway bridge collapse, Governor Patrick tells us that casinos in Massachusetts will raise $400 million that can be used to repair the state's bridges and roads. On October 10th, we … [Read more...]