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Council debates congestion tolls, rejects broad push and asks mayor to open talks with MassDOT; approves resident toll discount request
Summary
After an extended debate, Revere city councilors rejected a motion to pursue a regional tolling program but voted to ask the mayor to open discussions with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and to explore a reduced toll rate for Revere residents.
City Councilors engaged in an extended debate over congestion tolling and potential toll revenues as a response to traffic and infrastructure needs, but they split on whether the city should actively pursue toll implementation.
A motion that would have directed the city to pursue a coordinated effort (in collaboration with the mayor and regional stakeholders) to implement tolls as a revenue mechanism was put to the council and failed. Several councilors warned that the city could receive little net revenue if the…
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