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Road User Fee Task Force to meet July 11 and 12
The Oregon Road User Fee Task Force will hold a public hearing Thursday, July 11, at the North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Avenue, North Bend. The hearing will begin at 7 p.m. in the large conference room, with opportunity for public comment at 7:25 p.m. The task force seeks comment from the public on the following new road finance mechanisms under consideration to replace the gas tax:
- System Tolling
- Vehicle Miles Traveled Fee
- Congestion Pricing
- Studded Tire Use Permit Fee
- New Facility Tolling
The task force invites members of the public to make additional proposals of funding alternatives for Oregon’s roads and highway system.
Friday, July 12, the Task Force will convene the formal meeting for discussion and a work session Friday, July 12, at 8 a.m. in the same location.
- Presentation: Basics of Congestion Pricing
- New System Design Work Session
- Staff Report: Consultation Research for Collection Center Costs and Technology Costs, Interoperability and Reliability.
- General Revenue Sources – Six Scenarios:
- VMT Fee – Data & Fee Collection Center
- VMT Fee - Service Station Collection (Gas Tax Credit)
- VMT Fee – Service Station Collection (No Gas Tax Credit)
- VMT Fee – Service Station Collection (Estimated VMT)
- VMT Fee – Department of Motor Vehicles Collection
- System-wide Tolling
- Congestion Pricing Design Configuration
- Decision: Adoption of New Revenue System Design Priorities
- New Facility Tolling – Status Reports
- Other Potential Revenue Sources (Tax on Passenger Vehicle-Generated Electricity)
- Discussion: Public Outreach - Results of Public Hearings to Date
- Administrative Actions & Items - Media Reports/ Letters Received
- Public Testimony
The Oregon Legislature established the Task Force in the 2001 legislative session to examine every possible revenue option for transportation funding. As fuel efficiency increases and new fuel sources become more widespread, such as fuel cells and hybrid electric vehicles, the amount of money to construct and maintain roads and bridges is projected to decrease. The mission of the Task Force is to make recommendations to the Legislature about promising revenue options, and then sponsor a series of pilot projects around the state in 2003 to determine feasibility and public acceptance.
Accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities. Alternate formats available upon request. If a sign language interpreter is needed, please call Rachel Knowles at (503) 986-3913 48 hours prior to the meeting conference.
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