Fair Miles Oklahoma (State Transportation) is seeking participants for incentivized pilot project

The Oklahoma City Sentinel

By City Sentinel Staff Report

April 5, 2023

Oklahoma City -- Fair Miles Oklahoma, a research program aimed at identifying alternative approaches to funding the state's transportation needs, is now seeking participants for a new pilot project.

The pay-per-mile pilot program seeks to explore potential revenue streams for the state's roads and bridges while promoting fairness and sustainability.

On-going increases in fuel efficiency, combined with the transition to alternative fuels and electric vehicles, will decrease available fuel tax revenues to fund Oklahoma’s transportation infrastructure maintenance and future innovation.

Fair Miles Oklahoma, mandated by the state legislature with the adoption of House Bill 1712, seeks to explore alternative funding options to replace the state fuel tax.

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