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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2009 12:01:00 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse To furnish needed revenues for highways and transportation, would you favor: Adding new highway tolls or raising existing tolls Increasing fuel taxes Using other taxes (income, sales, real estate) Increasing registration and other vehicle fees A combination of the above No increase; maintain or reduce current fundin Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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To furnish needed revenues for highways and transportation, would you favor:
Adding new highway tolls or raising existing tolls
Increasing fuel taxes
Using other taxes (income, sales, real estate)
Increasing registration and other vehicle fees
A combination of the above
No increase; maintain or reduce current fundin
Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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M_Pruz Rookie Author Flint Posts:88 Points:100,460 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 11:18:30 PM Ignore M_Pruz Report Abuse Not in favor of paying more but increasing fuel taxes and/or increasing registration and other vehicle fees. This way the ones using the roads the most would be the ones paying the most.
sonicmustang All-Star Author Alberta Posts:637 Points:149,375 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2013 2:15:17 AM Ignore sonicmustang Report Abuse Increasing registration and other vehicle fees
achung53 Veteran Author Orange County Posts:487 Points:85,225 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 11:47:57 AM Ignore achung53 Report Abuse No increase; maintain or reduce current funding
pcprof Champion Author Austin Posts:9,811 Points:2,457,845 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Nov 9, 2011 1:15:15 AM Ignore pcprof Report Abuse No increase; maintain or reduce current funding. Then use the collected funds for their intended purpose and nothing else.
randyt58 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,440 Points:723,080 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2011 3:41:30 PM Ignore randyt58 Report Abuse no increase. cut the waste
googlee Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,884 Points:637,250 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2011 8:03:33 AM Ignore googlee Report Abuse No increase
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,006 Points:2,704,830 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2011 5:26:41 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse we are paying enough taxes and fees, learn to live within your income
HardeepWA Champion Author Tacoma Posts:1,458 Points:160,460 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2011 3:15:49 AM Ignore HardeepWA Report Abuse No increase; maintain or reduce current fundin.
LXH18 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:15,720 Points:3,211,750 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jun 11, 2011 2:20:55 AM Ignore LXH18 Report Abuse A combination of adding new highway tolls or raising existing tolls, increasing fuel taxes and registration and other vehicle fees, and using other taxes such as sales or income taxes.
wrunner Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,440 Points:1,136,360 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2011 11:35:33 AM Ignore wrunner Report Abuse Highway tolls, fuel taxes, vehicle registration, pay for damage to roadside barriers are some that can be used to pay for road repairs and maintenance.
g747 Champion Author Mobile Posts:4,536 Points:932,695 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2011 10:45:24 PM Ignore g747 Report Abuse Registration Fees only.
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Aug 12, 2010 11:30:52 PM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse NO
SAVEITIL Champion Author Chicago Posts:5,369 Points:1,169,340 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2010 1:17:46 AM Ignore SAVEITIL Report Abuse A combination of the above
BobD2009 Champion Author Long Island Posts:6,989 Points:1,239,785 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2010 6:40:46 AM Ignore BobD2009 Report Abuse Dedicating a portion of income and sales tax into a trust fund to be used only for roads.
TAT36 Champion Author Florida Posts:6,799 Points:1,303,775 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Sep 21, 2009 1:48:23 PM Ignore TAT36 Report Abuse New taxes are not the answer. If the current tax collections were used for what they were specifically collected for there would be more than enough money to fix, repair and build new roads. A new tax would only go to the general fund to be raided and spent on other programs the politicians think up.
saturn96 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:633 Points:147,565 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2009 10:27:06 AM Ignore saturn96 Report Abuse no increase,maintain or reduce current funding.government has budgets set aside specifically for these projects,and they need to stick to the budget instead of robbing from one to pay for or ballance another budget.
saturn96 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:633 Points:147,565 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2009 9:59:38 AM Ignore saturn96 Report Abuse no increase, maintain or reduce current funding. government has budgets set aside for this as well as other projects. they need to stick to the intended budget instead of robing from one to balance another budget.
saturn96 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:633 Points:147,565 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2009 9:48:43 AM Ignore saturn96 Report Abuse no increase,maintain or reduce current funding. that's why governments have budgets and that's why they need to stick to the budget that it was intended for, instead of taking from one to pay for another budget.
MnSwede Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:5,063 Points:824,325 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2009 4:43:33 PM Ignore MnSwede Report Abuse Increasing fuel taxes for roads only, not mass transit
MnSwede Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:5,063 Points:824,325 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 9, 2009 2:40:37 PM Ignore MnSwede Report Abuse Increasing fuel taxes for roads only, not mass transit
adggjs Rookie Author Michigan Posts:40 Points:208,200 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Jul 9, 2009 11:53:33 AM Ignore adggjs Report Abuse In Michigan, we used to have a Highway Trust Fund into which all motor vehicle taxes, fuel taxes, Federal tire taxes, and Federal Excise Taxes were deposited. That money was put in trust to build and maintain Roads and Bridges -- only. Then, it got raided to put Michigan State Police on patrol on the Detroit freeways when Detroit said they didn't have money for freeway patrols. Then it got raided for buses and rapid transit. Then it got raided for rail subsidies. Then it got raided to build bus garages. You get the picture. The government cannot be trusted to hold our monies "in trust". Now the Governor wants to build a mag-lev high-speed rail system and wants to raise taxes for roads. What don't these folks understand? That is precisely what the TEA (Taxed Enough Already) parties are all about. We all have to live within our means, even though we give up things we'd really like to have or do. That would be a great thing for the government to try. For one, I do not trust the government as they did not keep our "trust".
MnSwede Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:5,063 Points:824,325 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2009 9:35:17 PM Ignore MnSwede Report Abuse increasing registration fees
83bj60 Rookie Author Quebec Posts:7 Points:6,140 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2009 8:43:30 PM Ignore 83bj60 Report Abuse If our governments would stop collecting road and fuel taxes for their own use instead of putting it where it actually belongs, on the road system, we wouldn't have bridges falling down. Blaming engineers and construction companies for the poor state of our infrastructure is in reality the biggest scandal we are faced with. Of course and as usual, our politicians and lawyers have succeeded yet again convincing the taxpayer it's everyone's fault except their own. Bravo, M. Pierre-Marc Johnson :( In case you didn't catch it, I was referring to the inquest following the collapse of the 'Viaduc du Souvenir' in Laval Quebec, a few years ago, but it is as relevant today as it was then. In other words, where is the option in the questionnaire "finance new roads and repairs from the money that is already collected in taxes but presently siphoned off into general finding"
mrgroomlake Rookie Author St. Louis Posts:9 Points:560 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: May 27, 2009 10:34:51 PM Ignore mrgroomlake Report Abuse Take the money that is paid to the goverment local,and state and use it to repair our roads.They have miss used funds for too long.
MnSwede Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:5,063 Points:824,325 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 27, 2009 8:40:09 PM Ignore MnSwede Report Abuse Increasing fuel taxes, but with the increase going to pay maintenance only.
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,006 Points:2,704,830 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 27, 2009 8:14:14 PM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse no incease
dodge62 Rookie Author Detroit Posts:13 Points:1,450 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: May 27, 2009 7:18:41 PM Ignore dodge62 Report Abuse charge us for the air we have
jaguar01 Rookie Author Austin Posts:27 Points:12,030 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 18, 2009 2:10:00 PM Ignore jaguar01 Report Abuse Our current tax revenues are sufficient. "No increase; maintain or reduce current funding." If a new road is being built and additional funds are needed, lets make it a toll road.
leveit2clever Champion Author Cleveland Posts:7,246 Points:451,635 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: May 18, 2009 12:39:27 PM Ignore leveit2clever Report Abuse A little of all the alternatives offered would probably be the least painful way of raising revenue.
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,030 Points:1,754,825 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 11, 2009 2:49:05 AM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse Large trucks DO pay more. Diesel is taxed waay more than gas in most every place in the country. Those of us who drive diesel passenger vehicles are paying out the wazoo compared to gasser drivers. I'm getting 30% better mileage so I guess 30% higher taxes makes up the difference. sigh [Edited by: nedthenanite at 5/11/2009 2:49:46 AM EST]
kh_edmonton Sophomore Author Edmonton Posts:137 Points:50,635 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: May 10, 2009 8:31:00 AM Ignore kh_edmonton Report Abuse Tax from: fuel,regestration,etc... is already supposed to go to road repairs.The biggest destruction of roads is the large trucks,why don't they pay more?Maybe the roads should be built properly the first time.
adggjs Rookie Author Michigan Posts:40 Points:208,200 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: May 8, 2009 3:00:42 PM Ignore adggjs Report Abuse Don346 has it right. The Highway Trust Fund was to build and maintain roads. In Michigan, the Legislature "raided" the Trust Fund. If we cant "trust" the politicians, don't give them any more money. We have to live with what we have. How about government living within its means? If there are smaller (lighter) vehicles on the road, they collect less fuel tax, but there is also less wear on the highways. The TEA Party folks have it right.
tutusun Rookie Author Calgary Posts:23 Points:22,710 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: May 8, 2009 1:21:15 PM Ignore tutusun Report Abuse Increasing registration and other vehicle fees
Don346 Rookie Author Ontario Posts:2 Points:1,315 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: May 5, 2009 4:52:59 PM Ignore Don346 Report Abuse Isn't gas tax dollars suppose to pay for road repairs etc...then put the money where it is suppose to go...problem solved.
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,030 Points:1,754,825 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2009 1:59:24 AM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse The issue folks have with taxing each gallon is that if you and I both drive 36,000 miles a year (yeah I really do!) and my car gets 45 mpg and yours get 22 mpg you'll pay more for travelling the same distance. Admittedly it isn't really fair but I look at it as a reward for buying a more fuel-efficient vehicle.
66mustangfb Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,035 Points:863,245 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 11:47:43 PM Ignore 66mustangfb Report Abuse the most fair way to tax for road maintenance is a tax per gallon. Them its who uses the road pays for the road. No new taxes, its time they figure out how to get the most for there money. If you give them new taxes they will just spend it like they have the rest. Don't increase registration, or personal property taxes. I have a 2002 Corvette with 26,000 miles on it, and a 66 mustang fastbact that I drive twice the last 2 years. I has to be who uses the roads pay for the road so it has to be based on fuel consumption.
dexter08 Sophomore Author Washington Posts:106 Points:17,780 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 2:47:27 PM Ignore dexter08 Report Abuse no increase. the problem with raising taxes is that the regualr person is running out of money themselves. Putting more taxes on the backs of the average working person is not the solution.
cougs All-Star Author Ontario Posts:686 Points:246,160 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2009 6:03:03 AM Ignore cougs Report Abuse The problem is the money that is used to fuel the government at all levels is the consumer, they are running out of funds themselves. The government as a whole needs to trim off their own fat and save money on governments waste then there is enough money to do whatever they want. To create a new tax or toll (it is a tax), increase fuel tax (a tax), vehicle registration (a tax) is not a way to fix their own waste. No matter what you call it is a tax and most of the general public simply cannot afford another tax we are taxed far too much as it is. We you start a new tax you simple cause inflation. As the taxes go up people need a raise in pay, then their product goes up and the people that buy it need a raise and so on.
billzar Rookie Author Minnesota Posts:29 Points:470,680 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2009 10:23:25 PM Ignore billzar Report Abuse Isn't it amazing that some people would rather dodge potholes and probably find a different way if bridges fall down or don't care if they fall down at all or if they fall down on someone else. For one thing road construction materials cost more than they did 5 and 10 years ago, so it costs more to maintain our roads. Really? Then you have weather that causes roads to deteriorate such as freeze-thaw cycles, rain, snow, excessive heat causing roads to expand and pop such as from the sun, etc. Really? How about bridge corrosion on steel and concrete from ice melting salts that are needed to keep roadways and bridges free of ice and snow. Really? How about vehicles models that get better gas mileage than they did several years ago. Less gallons at the pump, less gas tax, same miles of road travel. Really? How about hybrid cars that don't fill up at the pump very often, they plug in to an outlet mostly, no gas taxes here. They still cause wear on the road. Really? Less vehicles being sold in this wonderful economy, lots less motor vehicle excise sales taxes for roads. Really? Quit being so cheap and pay for what you use!
adggjs Rookie Author Michigan Posts:40 Points:208,200 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2009 2:05:20 PM Ignore adggjs Report Abuse First the Michigan politicians "raid" the Highway TRUST Fund for bus subsidies, bike trails (what about recreation funds?), law enforcement in cities that wont pay for their own, and rail subsidies. Then they cry "poor" when there is insufficient money left to build and maintain highways. Oh, lets get a "stimulus" -- that is "free" money (not). And let's limit the consumers' choice of vehicles by government edict. Isn't this what the TEA (Taxed Enough Already) Parties were all about?
Panama19 Champion Author Louisville Posts:25,296 Points:2,543,310 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2009 12:13:16 AM Ignore Panama19 Report Abuse No
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,549 Points:2,621,025 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 18, 2009 10:42:24 PM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse There is no one way to solve the problem, and there is a problem. Drive on any Jersey highway and you will know it, and New York is much worse.
dyeh Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,201 Points:315,755 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 18, 2009 9:20:25 PM Ignore dyeh Report Abuse Why not just privatize the highways? The government gets badly needed $$ by selling off high-maintenance assets, private industry is MUCH more efficient at cost containment and making sure roads and bridges are properly maintained (you can sue the companies, but you can't sue the government if a bridge collapses), and free markets can more efficiently price the tolls. Sure, short term the tolls will be higher, but the long term private tolls will be lower.
Boonebuggy Veteran Author New York City Posts:265 Points:503,520 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Apr 18, 2009 8:25:41 PM Ignore Boonebuggy Report Abuse Take back highway funds that are allotted to public transportation
ToriB All-Star Author Washington Posts:973 Points:146,030 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 18, 2009 7:52:07 PM Ignore ToriB Report Abuse Use funds from increasing registration fees for roads, etc., according to everyones pocketbook! Those driving caddies & hummers pay the most, as it should be!
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,006 Points:2,704,830 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 18, 2009 6:41:59 PM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse they need to learn to elimate wasteful spending and live within their means.
DarthDadJr Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,307 Points:1,520,470 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Apr 18, 2009 6:10:41 PM Ignore DarthDadJr Report Abuse I can't believe it...after a week of voting, there is still 40%+ voting for same or REDUCE...I said it before and will say it again, learn to live with killer potholes and falling bridges.
gasaholicNY Rookie Author New York Posts:13 Points:47,280 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Apr 18, 2009 6:05:19 PM Ignore gasaholicNY Report Abuse I think that in order to keep highway and road maintenance safe and current, there should be a general "income" or "sales" tax. The reason is because drivers who must commute to work by driving should not be penalized, nor should drivers who are taking a road trip vacation; We all buy and use merchandise so the transportation of these goods over roadways is essential to varying degrees. Therefore everyone should bear a small part of this taxation ! Whatever the answer is - it is "NOT" in increasing tolls ! Tollbooths are antediluvian and they slow down traffic, waste gas, and cause greater air pollution and "greenhouse gasses ! [Edited by: gasaholicNY at 4/18/2009 6:08:09 PM EST]
roadkillGA Champion Author Georgia Posts:3,382 Points:485,950 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Apr 18, 2009 5:28:38 PM Ignore roadkillGA Report Abuse Practical-use it pay.
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,713 Points:2,471,615 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Apr 18, 2009 5:12:07 PM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse No increase; maintain or reduce current funding.