EVs already pay more for vehicle registration, just FYI. They actuallly aren't all that heavy. My Tesla weighs about 100 lbs. more than my Jeep Wrangler. We do need a better funding model, but I want something that doesn't control people's movement they way tolling or straight mileage fees do. And we need to ensure privacy, so no GPS-based tracking.
I recommend repurposing the existing DEQ inspection infrastructure into just checking odometers once a year. No, it's not perfect...as you may drive out of state, but it's a close enough approximation of how much you use the roads.
Bad art needs to be destroyed, and placed in the Recycle Bin.
We need to start working on funding for Transportation. My Priorities are -----
Efficient
Fair
Out of State drivers pay
their correct share
Big trucks also.
Transparent to WE THE PEOPLE where our money is going. Reality is nice, not just smoke & mirrors.
Affordable
A program that is difficult to cheat.
Tax studs, when purchased
Heavy vehicles (like EVs
and full size trucks) need to pay more.
Enforce current tag laws
20% extra fee on traffic tickets except parking
EVs already pay more for vehicle registration, just FYI. They actuallly aren't all that heavy. My Tesla weighs about 100 lbs. more than my Jeep Wrangler. We do need a better funding model, but I want something that doesn't control people's movement they way tolling or straight mileage fees do. And we need to ensure privacy, so no GPS-based tracking.
I recommend repurposing the existing DEQ inspection infrastructure into just checking odometers once a year. No, it's not perfect...as you may drive out of state, but it's a close enough approximation of how much you use the roads.