Comments for Toll Equity Trust Blog http://blog.tollequitytrust.com For MassPike toll payers at Route 128, Allston/Brighton, Sumner/Callahan Tunnels, or the Ted Williams Tunnel Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 Comment on Myths, Smokey Mirrors and “So What?”: The Turnpike’s Argument Against Toll Equity by Ric Brehm http://blog.tollequitytrust.com/2009/08/06/smoke-mirrors-8-6-09/#comment-102 Ric Brehm Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:28:56 +0000 http://blog.tollequitytrust.com/?p=201#comment-102 It's time to take our fight to the next level. I have a sneaking suspicion that state (including the MTA) pressure on the the Mass. Supreme Court and Judge Herman Smith in particular might possibly sway the court's decicion on this ruling in the favor of the soon to be defunct Massachusetts Turnpike Authority and it's successor the newly formed Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The Toll Equity Trust needs to have more visibility. I propose that we engage the services of a trusted printer and have bumper stickers made that state (in large blue letters) Toll Equity NOW! Gov. Patrick, OBEY the law you signed! http://tollequitytrust.com It’s time to take our fight to the next level. I have a sneaking suspicion that state (including the MTA) pressure on the the Mass. Supreme Court and Judge Herman Smith in particular might possibly sway the court’s decicion on this ruling in the favor of the soon to be defunct Massachusetts Turnpike Authority and it’s successor the newly formed Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

The Toll Equity Trust needs to have more visibility. I propose that we engage the services of a trusted printer and have bumper stickers made that state (in large blue letters) Toll Equity NOW! Gov. Patrick, OBEY the law you signed! http://tollequitytrust.com

]]> Comment on Myths, Smokey Mirrors and “So What?”: The Turnpike’s Argument Against Toll Equity by Debbie Depp Wilson http://blog.tollequitytrust.com/2009/08/06/smoke-mirrors-8-6-09/#comment-100 Debbie Depp Wilson Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:39:18 +0000 http://blog.tollequitytrust.com/?p=201#comment-100 I couldn't agree more. It's time to send a strong message to our law makers that they work for us! Massachusetts is easily one of the most corrupt and poorly run states in the union! I couldn’t agree more. It’s time to send a strong message to our law makers that they work for us! Massachusetts is easily one of the most corrupt and poorly run states in the union!

]]> Comment on Myths, Smokey Mirrors and “So What?”: The Turnpike’s Argument Against Toll Equity by Mike Harradon http://blog.tollequitytrust.com/2009/08/06/smoke-mirrors-8-6-09/#comment-98 Mike Harradon Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:26:20 +0000 http://blog.tollequitytrust.com/?p=201#comment-98 If you ask a typical citizen who pays for the maintenance, snow removal, and police presence on Routes 128, 95, 3, 24, 2, 93, 91 and 495 they would probably say "the state". If you ask them who pays for these same items on the Mass Pike they would probably also say the state. But if you ask them why drivers must pay a toll on the Mass Pike they probably wouldn't be able to give you a response. The fact of the matter is that people intuitively understand that it is the state's responsibility to maintain all of these roads and our fellow citizens expect the same level of services on all the roads they travel. The Mass Pike doesn't offer any services the other highways do not. There are no guarantees of clear roads, no arrival time guarantees, no guarantees there will be a police officer at your side if needed. The only reason the state collects a toll on this road is because of "tradition" and BECAUSE THEY CAN. Fair treatment demands that the tolls on this road be ended. Using the tolls on this road to fund other public transportation costs is beyond absurd. If you ask a typical citizen who pays for the maintenance, snow removal, and police presence on Routes 128, 95, 3, 24, 2, 93, 91 and 495 they would probably say “the state”. If you ask them who pays for these same items on the Mass Pike they would probably also say the state. But if you ask them why drivers must pay a toll on the Mass Pike they probably wouldn’t be able to give you a response. The fact of the matter is that people intuitively understand that it is the state’s responsibility to maintain all of these roads and our fellow citizens expect the same level of services on all the roads they travel. The Mass Pike doesn’t offer any services the other highways do not. There are no guarantees of clear roads, no arrival time guarantees, no guarantees there will be a police officer at your side if needed. The only reason the state collects a toll on this road is because of “tradition” and BECAUSE THEY CAN. Fair treatment demands that the tolls on this road be ended. Using the tolls on this road to fund other public transportation costs is beyond absurd.

]]> Comment on Schlichtmann, Winslow react at State House to Cahill Involvement in Suit by Toll Equity Trust Blog » Blog Archive » Voices of Toll Equity are Being Heard http://blog.tollequitytrust.com/2009/07/28/schlichtmann-winslow-react-at-state-house-to-cahill-involvement-in-suit/#comment-86 Toll Equity Trust Blog » Blog Archive » Voices of Toll Equity are Being Heard Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:00:18 +0000 http://blog.tollequitytrust.com/?p=184#comment-86 [...] Speaking of voices, here’s Joel Feingold briefly telling his Toll Equity story during a press conference this week in front of the State House: [...] [...] Speaking of voices, here’s Joel Feingold briefly telling his Toll Equity story during a press conference this week in front of the State House: [...]

]]> Comment on A Letter of Support from State Rep. George Peterson, Jr. by winslow38 http://blog.tollequitytrust.com/2009/05/22/a-letter-from-state-rep-george-n-peterson-jr/#comment-3 winslow38 Mon, 25 May 2009 17:58:32 +0000 http://blog.tollequitytrust.com/?p=28#comment-3 Rep. Peterson is the only member of the Board that responded to my letters - I do believe he is also the only one living in an area that needs to use the turnpike! We need more representation on the Board from members of congress that are in the lower North Shore or metro west areas in order to fairly decide to close the tolls. Thank you Rep. Peterson! Rep. Peterson is the only member of the Board that responded to my letters - I do believe he is also the only one living in an area that needs to use the turnpike! We need more representation on the Board from members of congress that are in the lower North Shore or metro west areas in order to fairly decide to close the tolls.

Thank you Rep. Peterson!

]]> Comment on Report Documents MHS Toll Payments For Big Dig Are Ruinous by birdie01 http://blog.tollequitytrust.com/2009/05/23/report-documents-mhs-toll-payments-for-big-dig-are-ruinous/#comment-2 birdie01 Sat, 23 May 2009 21:05:18 +0000 http://blog.tollequitytrust.com/?p=36#comment-2 I can't believe that our political leaders knew that what they were doing was unfair and illegal, and DID IT ANYWAY! Thank you MTTE Trust for trying to doing what you can to bring justice and fairness back to MA toll system. This is more than just about unfair tolls, its about honesty and transparency in our government. Count me in. I can’t believe that our political leaders knew that what they were doing was unfair and illegal, and DID IT ANYWAY! Thank you MTTE Trust for trying to doing what you can to bring justice and fairness back to MA toll system.

This is more than just about unfair tolls, its about honesty and transparency in our government. Count me in.

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