As the committee charged with exploring a statewide system to maintain bridges without tolls begins meeting this Thursday, the time for toll opponents to make their opposition heard is now. The obvious arguments of fairness and the destructive and divisive results of tolls need to continue being made loud and clear. But it must also be made clear to the State's political leadership that Sakonnet Bridge tolls, whatever the amount, will never be accepted, and those who support tolls will pay a political price.
With the top advocate of tolls, the Governor, not seeking re-election, it's the ideal time for State leaders to put this divisive issue behind them and devise a non-toll means to fund maintenance to all state bridges fairly and efficiently.
http://www.eastbayri.com/news/bridge-fundingtolls-study-panel-begins-work/
Brian Medeiros
Tiverton, RI
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