Roads, sidewalks and transportation services. To begin, what do you think are the most important issues facing our city in 2011, страница 81

Roads, sidewalks & traffic - Financial Advice

management.

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Toll roads,  fuel tax were both good ideas.  Whenever possible user fees are better than property taxes.

207.  

Dialogue and advocacy with Provincial and Federal governments. They have role and responsibility in investing in and improving this city. This should not be seen as "whining" or going with our "hat in hand". Also, this survey should have included other options for funding services in addition to tax and user fee increases. Reinstate the vehicle registration tax for those that can afford it and look at other revenue sources like a toll on the Gardiner.

208.  

- Automobile drivers should pay more in user fees to reflect the cost of traffic congestion, road maintenance and environmental degradation. They are getting a free ride. / - There are too many police officers in the Toronto force and they are being paid 

209.  

I think further consideration should be given to eliminating the plowing of City Sidewalks, Yes this should be done on major streets but many property owners are perfectly capable of doing this themselves. If eliminating this service would result in saving the City money, it should be explored. I am still in favour of providing this service to those with physical disabilities or senior citizens if a request for service is made by the individual.

210.  

By investing in neighbourhood services and communities, long term issues such as poverty leading to despair, drug use and violence can be reduced. Short term thinking can lead to problems for the City down the road.

211.  

create new revenue streams (e.g. road tolls, vehicle registration tax - I am happy to pay $60 a year to keep up services!)

212.  

Modest increase in business tax / Road tolls for commuters to assist with maintaining and increasing transportation infrastructure / 

213.  

A toll on roads coming into the city.

214.  

Raise taxes to support improved services / Road pricing to support transportation infrastructure

215.  

The City should negotiate with the provincial government to receive more funding for services. Another useful way to raise funds might be to impose harsher financial penalties on things such as violating traffic laws, failing fire safety inspections, etc.

216.  

Road tolls, vehicle taxes, garbage taxes

217.  

I think you should consider road tolls (but never sell off a road to an outside company) or downtown core entry tolls. This money could be used to help fund road construction and maintenance. The tolls would be paid by the users. / Lobby provincial and federal governments not to lower corporate taxes. If corporations have enough money to pay huge salaries and bonuses, they can afford to pay taxes for the services they use.

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stop giving the police raises. put more services online to decrease FTE demand. make use of volunteer organizations. collect on unpaid parking tickets! reduce city council salary. find ways to profit on organic waste.