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January 15, 2020

Majority of Connecticut Voters Support Instituting
Tolls on Trucks
Survey Findings

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GQR

A recent survey of likely voters in Connecticut finds majority support for instituting
tolls on 18-wheeler trucks on twelve Connecticut bridges. 1 Support for tolls on
trucks swells to nearly two-thirds after voters hear more about a long-term,
comprehensive transportation plan that would use the toll revenue to fund
important infrastructure projects.
A 51 percent majority of voters favor instituting tolls on 18-wheeler trucks, while
just 42 percent oppose the idea. Support hovers above the majority threshold
across most of the state and reaches 55 percent in the 3 rd Congressional District.
Independent voters favor instituting tolls on trucks by a 12-point margin (52 percent
favor – 40 percent oppose). Moderates, Democrats, independent women, and
college educated voters all favor the proposal by significant margins from the
outset.

1 GQR conducted a survey of 500 likely 2020 General Election voters in Connecticut. The survey was
conducted by live interviewers from January 6-9, 2020 and is subject to a margin of error of +/- 4.4
percentage points at the 95 percent confidence interval. Margin of error is higher among subgroups.

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 Survey Findings

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Figure 1: Initial support for tolls on trucks

After hearing more information about the proposal, support for instituting tolls on
18-wheeler trucks climbs to a strong 64 percent majority. Just over one-third of
voters remain opposed. The language tested below increases support for tolls on
trucks among voters in every demographic group and across all parts of the state,
including among voters in the 5th Congressional District who were initially divided.
Among independent voters, 62 percent support the proposal while 36 percent
remain opposed.
As you may know, there is a new comprehensive transportation plan
designed to reduce commuter drive times, fix crumbling roads and
bridges, and reduce emissions that cause climate change. The goal is to
create a sustainably funded long-term plan to fix Connecticut's
infrastructure. As part of this plan, Connecticut would institute tolls on
eighteen-wheeler trucks on twelve of Connecticut's bridges. The revenue
from the tolls on trucks would be put in a dedicated fund for improvements
to transportation and matched with seven hundred and fifty million dollars
from the federal government. It will also make Connecticut eligible for lowinterest federal loans.

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 Survey Findings

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Figure 2: Informed support for tolls on trucks

Conclusion
Voters in Connecticut largely support instituting tolls on 18-wheeler trucks on twelve
of the state’s bridges. Support for tolls on trucks grows considerably in the context
of a comprehensive plan to fix Connecticut’s transportation infrastructure, reduce
congestion, and tackle climate change.

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