For decades, California has relied on gasoline and diesel taxes to fund most of its road repairs, but as the state moves more toward electric and hybrid vehicles, officials are trying to find a way to replace this income.
Road improvements are primarily financed by high state excise taxes on fuels. About 80% of highway and road repairs are funded by a gas tax charged at the pump when you buy gas.
On average, Californians pay $300 a year in gas taxes, according to the California Department of Transportation.
The state is offering drivers up to $400 to test a per-mile fee, known as the Road Charge, that officials hope would be a fair and sustainable way to replace the current gas tax.
Here is how the study will take place:
Essentially, the more a person drives, the more they will pay for highway and road repairs and vice versa, according to the Road Charge website.
More information about the program, including registration information, can be found here.
News Source : ktla.com
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