The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced a three-month pilot study exploring whether a pay-per-mile road usage charge could potentially replace the current state fuel tax as a new way to fund roads and bridges. They are asking Kansans to try out mileage reporting options and provide feedback about their experience. Gasoline-powered vehicles pay 24 cents per gallon for state gas tax, and diesel-powered vehicles pay 26 cents per gallon for state diesel tax. As vehicles transition to being more fuel efficient or not use gas or diesel at all, state transportation funding may fall short.
They are recruiting people to take part in the study, which is scheduled to begin in April. Drivers across the state are asked to take part, especially rural Kansans who drive passenger vehicles or medium-duty trucks, people working in the agriculture industry and owners or operators of large trucks. Participants who complete the pilot can earn a $100 incentive. Kansans interested in taking part in the pilot can visit http://www.midwestruc.org/ for more information
