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Road Usage Charge Programs (19-14)

Subjects
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
State Revenue & Budget
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Published
09/23/2019

Transportation infrastructure in the United States is primarily funded through motor fuel (gas) taxes. Facing declining future revenues and increased construction costs, some states have begun to experiment with a new way of funding transportation: the road usage charge.  This issue brief provides background information on road usage charges, along with information on road usage charge programs in Colorado and other states, and highlights trends and future policy considerations.