More Americans prefer tolls than increased taxes or other transportation funding options, according to a recent America THINKS survey from HNTB Corporation.  The survey found that most Americans support tolls to generate transportation revenue, especially when it will save them time on roads and bridges.

"There is no such thing as a free road.  Tolling is a proven source of alternative funding, already used in a variety of locations across the country," said Jack Finn, HNTB national director of toll services. "Its primary appeal – as a userfee – means those who use the road pay for the road," he said.

Toll roads are more important than ever in offering transportation infrastructure options that would otherwise not be available. Our state and nation are experiencing an increasing lack of adequate funding sources due to inflation; increasing vehicle efficiencies, budget shortfalls, and construction costs; and an insufficient gas tax.

Americans ranked tolling ahead of all other funding options when asked where they would be willing to spend more money to support long-term transportation improvements in their area. 

“Doing nothing is not an option,” said Finn. “Many state and local governments are seriously considering an expansion of tolling, with support across the political spectrum.”

Click here to read the news report from HNTB Corporation.
Click here to read a summary of the America THINKS survey.