Vehicle Miles Traveled Road Funding. + 1 State & its a huge state.

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March 4, 2016

What state is now considering to join Oregon with a vehicle miles traveled tax?

California

What are supporter arguments?

California has athe 45th worst roads in the country
Bad roads cost Californians $44 billion/year
Gas consumption peaked in 2005, making gas taxes an unreliable funding source
USC study shows a 2.1 cents per mile traveled tax can replace all of the revenue gained from the current state excise and sales taxes on gasoline

Tax Foundation | The VMT tax: A solution to California’s budget woes?