Fred (as always) makes a great point - lots of entities involved.
Because of the increase in hybrids and electric cars as well as the
push for fuel efficiency the amount of taxes being collected is
decreasing.

I suspect the most effective method is taxing by the mile but even
that is controversial.  I have heard that Oregon and California are
looking at experimenting with a per mile approach initially on a
voluntary basis.  I am not sure whether this for all vehicles or
certain ones such as electric and hybrids.

And then will the revenue be used for highway infrastructure which is
what the gasoline and diesel taxes are suppose to be used for?  That
is a whole separate issue.  Many states have directed the revenue to
pay for other services.  For example, the politicians in New Jersey
have for years raided the Transportation fund.  To replenish it they
just raised fuel taxes by 23 cents - could be up to 40 if the revenues
collected don't meet projections.  Part of the funds will be used to
pay current debt.

No easy answer...

Bruce White, CRM, PMP
Radnor, PA
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