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Creators:
Baker, Richard ; Goodin, Ginger
Baker, Richard ; Goodin, Ginger Less -
Corporate Creators:
Texas Transportation Institute
Corporate Contributors:
Texas. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office
Subject/TRT Terms:
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Fees Transportation, Automotive--Taxation--Texas Transportation--Texas--Finance User Charges--Texas Vehicle Miles Of Travel
Publication/ Report Number:
FHWA/TX-11/0-6660-1
Resource Type:
Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:
Texas
Edition:
Technical report; Mar. 2010-July 2010.
Corporate Publisher:
Texas Transportation Institute
Abstract:
This project evaluates Vehicle Mileage (VM) fees as a possible funding mechanism for meeting the State of Texas’

long-term transportation needs. Researchers conducted listening sessions with the general public and stakeholders to

gather input on the concept. Researchers also prepared a decision matrix that can aid policy makers in evaluating the

various trade-offs in policy that will be encountered in vehicle mileage fee system development. This study identified

both challenges and opportunities for implementation of VM fees:

• most study participants viewed the implementation of mileage fees as unworkable; privacy, cost of

administration, and enforcement emerged as the most commonly cited concerns;

• the rationale for transitioning to mileage fees has not been adequately established with the general public;

• a new funding mechanism will inherently raise fairness concerns among rural and low-income drivers;

• despite concerns, research shows that the vehicle mileage fees are a logical, sustainable, long-term option to

supplement or replace the fuel tax;

• if pursued, simple implementation solutions will engender the greatest public and stakeholder support;

• field demonstrations that illustrate the full spectrum of implementation aspects, including payment,

administration, and enforcement, can show how the concept might work in Texas; and

• effective policy design can address any major public acceptance issues.

Finally, researchers recommend a demonstration approach that focuses on electric vehicles, tests all aspects of

payment, administration and enforcement, and offers a low-technology deployment (using odometer readings) that

would provide drivers with the option to adopt a high-technology alternative.


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Collection(s):
US Transportation Collection
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