马萨诸塞州居民因以收费或里程费取代天然气税而分裂,调查显示, Massachusetts residents split on replacing gas tax with tolls or mileage fees, survey shows.

最近MassINC投票小组的一项调查显示,约一半的马萨诸塞州居民支持以公路收费或里程收费取代州汽油税,48%的居民愿意研究拥堵定价。 A recent MassINC Polling Group survey shows that about half of Massachusetts residents support replacing the state's gasoline tax with roadway tolls or mileage-based fees, and 48% are open to studying congestion pricing. 这种转变被认为是必要的,因为随着车辆效率提高或改用电力,目前24%的每加仑天然气税的效益下降。 This shift is seen as necessary due to the declining effectiveness of the current 24-cents-per-gallon gas tax as vehicles become more efficient or switch to electric. 此外,59%的受访者认为,如果联邦支助减少,州应当有一个运输资金的后备计划。 Additionally, 59% of respondents believe the state should have a backup plan for transportation funding in case federal support decreases.