State officials are looking into a plan to tax drivers by the mile under a state “Road Charge” that could someday replace California’s gas tax. The state is now exploring the idea of a road charge to make up for declining fuel tax revenues.
As Californians buy more fuel-efficient vehicles and vehicles that don’t use gas at all, Caltrans says gas tax revenues are becoming unsustainable for highway repairs.
CALTRANS says that people who drive electric and other fuel-efficient cars contribute less money for road and highway repairs than people who drive less fuel-efficient cars.
To make up for the falling revenue, the state is looking at a program that would charge drivers a fee for each mile they drive.
You can learn more about the “Road Charge” and how to get involved in the development of the program by visiting the California Road Charge website.
