Highway tolls, private-sector sponsorships and asset sales are some of the early ideas being discussed as ways to pay for Governor Dannel Malloy's proposed $100 billion, 30-year overhaul of Connecticut's transportation system.Ben Barnes, Malloy's budget director, also suggested on Tuesday that the Governor's Transportation Finance Panel might examine changes in existing taxes, automatic traffic enforcement also known as red light cameras, as well as a road usage program that charges drivers based on miles driven.
Tuesday marked the first meeting of the nine-member panel, which is tasked with making recommendations by the end of the summer on how to cover the cost of Malloy's transportation plan.
Malloy told the group he's seeking a long-term, cohesive funding plan to cover highway, bridge, rail, bus and other transportation costs.
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