[All] gas taxes funding public transit

[Susan Koswan]

Hi Grenolas - (thanks for that Greg M. I laughed myself silly when I saw it)


 

I came across some interesting numbers - this was on a report from the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities - about how much revenue can be raised
from a 1 cent/litre gas tax. In my 50 litre Honda Civic, that's only 50
cents max per fill-up. There are public transit systems already being
financially supported by gas taxes (see below) in Canada and I truly think
we need to actively pursue  Regional authority to do so to pick up the
shortfall (John J's idea) from the province. It is certainly a plank in the
Green Parties' platforms to "tax the bads not the goods" and this is the
perfect example of shifting taxes to encourage and finance the desired
behaviour. 

 

I think it would make sense for a few citizen reps along with someone
representing the Region to visit John Milloy about this. 

 

Susan K

 

 

Gasoline Tax 

*	In most cases, revenues from a gasoline tax are earmarked for local
roads and public transit. The tax affects both residents and visitors. 
*	For every one litre of gasoline sold in Ontario, the provincial
government collects almost 15 cents. 
*	It is estimated that every cent of taxes levied on a litre of
gasoline raises revenues between $19 million and $28 million. In the GTA,
each cent per litre would generate annual revenues ranging from $47 million
to $53 million. 
*	Montreal's Agence Metropolitaine de Transport (AMT) is partially
funded by a 1.5 cent /litre gas tax (total raised: $47 million). 
*	Greater Vancouver's TransLink (Vancouver Regional Transit System) is
partially funded by a 4 cent/litre gas tax (total raised: $79 million). 
*	Public transit in the U.S. is receiving 2.8 cents per gallon (0.7
cents/litre) from gas taxes to reduce deficits (Transportation Equity Act
for the 21st Century). It is estimated that American transit systems will
receive more than $29 billion from gas taxes over the next five years. 
*	Different U.S. states collect different tax rates: 
*	The state of Michigan collects 19 cents per gallon gas tax and
diverts 1.5 cents to a Comprehensive Transportation Fund. 
*	The state of Florida diverts 8.8 cents per gallon to a
Transportation Trust Fund. 
*	New York State provides subsidies to transit systems based on the
Petroleum Business Tax. The tax is measured by the quantity of various
petroleum products refined or sold in the state or imported for sale or use
in the state. The state collects approximately 10 cents per gallon. 

http://www.canadascities.ca/caoreport_062000.htm#5

 

 

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