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Road User Fee Task Force to meet Sept. 6
The Oregon Road User Fee Task Force will meet Friday, September 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Transportation Building, 355 Capitol Street N.E., Room 122 in Salem to hear and discuss the following:
Staff Report: Preliminary Report to Legislative Assembly on Possible Alternatives to the Current System of Taxing Highway Use through Motor Vehicle Taxes.
Task Force Discussion and Work Session:
- Presentation of Research Data Relevant to Preferred Scenario and Backup Scenario for VMT Fee Collection.
- Discussion: Miscellaneous New System Design Particulars.
- New Revenue System Design Work Session.
- Other Potential Revenue Sources.
- Pilot Programs.
- Legislative Concepts for 2003 Legislative Assembly.
- Public Outreach Process.
Opportunity for public comment will be available from 1:15 – 2 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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