Helping Better Oklahoma’s Roads and Bridges
Across the country, fuel tax revenues are declining due to increased fuel efficiency and decreased purchasing power for construction supplies. To maintain funding for roads and bridge maintenance and construction, Oklahoma is one of many states that has now proactively explored a pay-per-mile program that could replace the current fuel tax model. This process was mandated by the state legislature passing HB 1712 in 2021.
In 2023, 445 Oklahomans volunteered to help solve this potential problem by participating in a state-wide pilot study. These Oklahomans drove more than 1.1 million miles during the six month pilot study. In this study, they tested and provided feedback on mileage reporting technology, acknowledged sample invoices, and shared feedback about their experience.
Why Fair Miles
Addresses Funding Threat
Increasing fuel efficiency will decrease available fuel tax funds for Oklahoma’s transportation infrastructure maintenance and innovation. Fair Miles seeks to explore alternative funding options to replace the state fuel tax.
Establishes Fair Funding Model
Pay-per-mile programs treat roads like utilities and only charge you for what you use. Pay-per-mile programs help eliminate inequitable pressure on populations within Oklahoma that pay a disproportionate amount of state fuel tax.
Addresses Road Conditions
Road conditions worsen if adequate funding isn’t available for ongoing maintenance. As Oklahoma’s projected decrease in fuel tax is realized, road conditions will be difficult to maintain. A pay-per-mile program will keep our roads and bridges safe and usable.
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Fun Facts About the Completed Pilot
Registration began in February 2023 and 445 Oklahomans drove more than 1.1 million miles while participaing in the study. Pilot participants reported monthly mileage and received sample invoices through December 2023. Participants were selected to maximize vehicle fuel type and geographic diversity.
