A leading transportation association president argues that the shift toward electric vehicles demands a fresh look at how road funding is structured, as the decline in gasoline taxes threatens long-standing revenue models. With fewer drivers paying fuel taxes, the debate over alternative financing methods—such as mileage-based fees or new infrastructure levies—has taken on new urgency. Critics and policymakers are weighing whether current systems can adapt before the transition to EVs reshapes transportation economics. The discussion highlights tensions between sustainability goals and the practical need to maintain roads and public transit networks.
Association president Blair Qualey says the future of transportation funding is a legitimate topic for discussion, given the impact the growing number of electric vehicles will have on traditional ...
