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Oklahoma Tests Road Usage Charge
What Happened: Starting Feb. 1 the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) will accept volunteers for a mileage-based fee pilot program. The legislature approved the program (also known as a road usage charge, or vehicle-miles traveled fee) during the 2021 legislative session. Drivers will report their [...]
Minnesota Transportation Dollars Face Downward Trend
What happened: Minnesota transportation taxes will bring in $184 million – 3.5 percent – less than expected this year, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) budget director told state lawmakers Jan. 17. The 2024-2025 fiscal year doesn’t look much better, with anticipated revenue falling $210 [...]
Washington State Faces $600 million Fuel Tax Shortfall, New Report Finds
What Happened: A Washington State Transportation Commission report submitted to Gov. Jay Inslee (D) and the state legislature Jan. 11 projects a $600 million drop in fuel tax revenues by 2050. Why it Matters: The report cites several reasons for declining revenue, including stronger federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy [...]
N.C. General Assembly Leaders Look to Improve Transportation Funding Model
What happened: During a Jan. 9 meeting of Charlotte-area business leaders, North Carolina House Speaker Rep. Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) and Senate President Pro Tempore Sen. Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) discussed the need to revamp transportation funding amidst revenue shortfalls. Moore and Berger highlighted how state motor fuels tax [...]
Georgia Legislative Committee Supports VMT Pilot Program
What happened: The Georgia Legislature’s Joint Study Committee on The Electrification Of Transportation issued its final report endorsing a pilot program taxing drivers based on vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Why it matters: The committee was formed in 2022 to examine challenges and opportunities brought on by growth in [...]
Ohio DOT Searches for Gas Tax Alternatives
What Happened: The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) launched a public awareness campaign aimed at educating and surveying the public on the need for new transportation funding sources in light of flagging gas tax revenues. Why it Matters: According to the campaign website, gas tax revenues are projected to decline $1.5 [...]
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