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Road User Fee Task Force to meet Nov. 15
The Oregon Road User Fee Task Force will meet Friday, Nov. 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 122 of the Transportation Building, 355 Capitol Street N.E., in Salem.
Agenda items include presentations and staff reports on cost estimates and technology choices for collecting a vehicle miles traveled fee; other potential revenue sources; and legislative concepts to allow a pilot program and studded tire use permits. An opportunity for public comment will be available from 1:45 – 2:15 p.m.
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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