More on transportation funding North Carolina Conducts Public Outreach On Transportation Funding Options
WECT reports, North Carolina DOT and The Eastern Transportation Coalition (TETC) are collaborating on a public information and outreach initiative — “AdvaNCe Transportation Together” — that explores “future solutions as the motor fuels tax is becoming less reliable as a funding source. The fuels tax fund accounts for 43 percent of state revenues for the department, and it is becoming less reliable [and stable] due to more fuel efficient vehicles and electric vehicles.”
On Tuesday, NCDOT announced the launch of an initiative website that describes current state funding of transportation programs and sustainable alternatives the department it is exploring. One feature of the new site is an interactive online calculator that shows “how gas tax costs compare with other potential options,” such as a higher registration fee and mileage-based user fee. Site visitors can also respond to a short survey about transportation funding options, including tolls and road-use charges.