Summary
Caltrans presented research on replacing the traditional gas tax with a per-mile road use charge to stabilize transportation funding as electric vehicles become more common. Commissioners discussed potential impacts on privacy, rural drivers, and electric vehicle adoption incentives.
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Last discussed Mar 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could restructure transportation funding statewide and alter out-of-pocket costs for drivers based on mileage rather than fuel consumption.
The state transportation fund and drivers of older, less fuel-efficient vehicles who currently bear a disproportionate tax burden.
Drivers of electric or highly fuel-efficient vehicles who currently pay minimal gas taxes, as well as high-mileage rural commuters.
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