SPONSOR: Oregon Department of Transportation

BUDGET: $60,568

ABSTRACT: Fuel tax revenue is declining with fuel efficient/alternative fuel vehicles. Other road finance measures are under consideration, including a fee based on vehicle miles traveled. This phase of the project has three goals: (1) Validate alternative financing mechanisms, (2) Evaluate technologies for assessing alternative fees, and (3) Consider transition issues to a new system. An additional consideration is to minimize equity concerns.

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journal Bertini, R.L. and Rufolo, A.M. , "Technology Considerations for the Implementation of a Statewide Road User Fee System." In: Economic Impacts of Intelligent Transportation Systems: Innovations and Case Studies, Elsevier, Research in Transportation Economics, August 2004.

journal Rufolo, A.M. and Bertini, R.L., "Designing Alternatives To State Motor Fuel Taxes." Transportation Quarterly, Vol. 57, No. 1, Winter 2003, pp. 33-46.