Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2011

Minnesota’s highway revenues are derived from three sources: the gas tax, vehicle registration fee or tabs and the motor vehicle sales tax. These funding sources support construction and maintenance of the highway system. Other state DOTs also are researching alternative financing methods to supplement or replace a gas tax.

Fuel Tax 262

Fuel Tax Tax Minnesota Fuel 262

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Most states do not make any effort at all to connect. transportation, and ensure state fuel taxes can support all transportation modes. Update transportation financing and funding formulas to reward reductions in driving, VMT, and fuel.

Transportation 210

Transportation Climate Change Emissions Climate 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2009

Creating a National Transportation Strategic Plan, based on long-range highway, transit, and rail plans developed by States and metropolitan regions, to develop intermodal connectivity of the nation’s transportation system and identify projects of national significance. The Fund is replenished by revenue collected from motor fuel taxes.

Transportation 186

Transportation Gas 2009 Congress 186