ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FEES, INTER-GOVERNMENTAL EQUALIZATION PAYMENTS AND OTHER OPTIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION FUNDING EXPLORED

Jayesh D’SOUZA ()
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Jayesh D’SOUZA: Florida International University, 11200 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33174, United States of America

Theoretical and Empirical Researches in Urban Management, 2014, vol. 9, issue 4, 20-35

Abstract: The policy issue most debated in Canada’s largest city and commercial capital is how to fund transportation expansion and maintenance. Metrolinx, the transportation agency established by the provincial government of Ontario, released a plan that covers the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area (GTHA) for this purpose, the cost of which is estimated at $50 million over 25 years. The Toronto Board of Trade proposed raising funds through a hike in the sales tax, a parking levy, a fuel tax and through tolls all of which were met by strong resistance from the Toronto public. In a survey conducted by pollsters, Torontonians showed some support for a congestion charge. This study uses logistical regression to analyze the results of this survey to find out what the Toronto public thinks of the current system, what improvements should be made to it and how best to fund them. It also provides recommendations on using methods of funding not considered previously such as environmental protection charges by tracking drivers’ number of vehicle miles traveled and benefit charges/taxes. Finally, it calls for efficiency in inter-governmental fund transfers so more funds are available for local and regional projects.

Keywords: Transportation funding; urban infrastructure planning; environmental sustainability. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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