Connecticut moves toward congestion pricing.

The TriState transportation blog is reporting that Connecticut is moving forward with electronic tolling for congestion shaping.

In a much tighter vote, the Transportation Committee also reported out an amended bill to direct ConnDOT to develop a plan for implementing electronic tolls on Connecticut’s roads. Tri-State testified against the original bill, which called for electronic tolls only at Connecticut’s borders and would have faced constitutional challenges. The new language also means that ConnDOT now has the flexibility to make reducing congestion a priority in its toll study.

The avalanche will occur as municipalities share the income with the transportation industry.