Federal Grant to Test Alternative to Gas Tax

Which state received this federal grant? Delaware  Department of Transportation

What alternative to the gas tax is Delaware testing? Mileage based tax

Grant amount: $1.49 million federal grant

Are other states involved?  yes, 5 Atlantic Coast states are testing a mileage based transportation funding mechanism

What does the pilot program look like?

• Transportation officials will track the driving habits of 50 volunteer Delaware motorists
• The goal is to assess a charge based on their mileage.
• Similar projects in:
  • Pennsylvania
  • Connecticut
  • New Hampshire
  • Vermont
• Total cost for all five states is $2.98 million

Delaware Online | Feds approve grant to test gas tax replacement