Last updated by the Clinton administration in 1993 from 14.1 cents to 18.4 cents per gallon, the federal gas tax has remained stagnant for more than 30 years, and now our nation’s infrastructure is paying the price.
While toll roads seem to be the simplest solution, others argue that mileage-based user fees would be the better long-term system to replace the gas tax.
It would more accurately reflect road usage and create a sustainable income stream; there are some serious problems as well. Not only would it be complex to implement at the administrative level, but it would likely face plenty of resistance from the public.
