by SRTC Staff | Feb 15, 2013 | Uncategorized |
Some Washington drivers are volunteering to pay by the mile to drive.It’s part of a pilot project to test technology that would charge drivers for every mile they drive on public roads. About 20 Washington residents are voluntarily taking part in the pilot...
by SRTC Staff | Feb 14, 2013 | Uncategorized |
Sometimes politicians don’t agree on much, but most Washington’s mayors agree a gas tax is needed to fund transportation needs. Mayors of more than 40 cities across the state yesterday sent a letter to Gov. Jay Inslee and legislative...
by SRTC Staff | Feb 11, 2013 | Uncategorized |
So you know that every time you fill your car’s gas tank, a certain portion of your money goes to a gas tax, the oil company gets some and the gas station ends up with a little. But how is it actually divided? The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) had...
by SRTC Staff | Jan 23, 2013 | Uncategorized |
Washington State Senate Majority Leader Rodney Tom yesterday lent support to the proposed state gas tax increase. He said he would support an increase to fund road projects and that, “If you want new roads, you pay for new roads. There’s a direct nexus...
by SRTC Staff | Jan 10, 2013 | Uncategorized |
The conversation has been happening on and off for several years now; move away from gas taxes to a system of charging drivers by the mile to use state highways and roads. The idea is appearing to gain traction now though; the Washington State Transportation...