Which state received this federal grant? Delaware Department of Transportation
What alternative to the gas tax is Delaware testing? Mileage based tax
Grant amount: $1.49 million federal grant
Are other states involved? yes, 5 Atlantic Coast states are testing a mileage based transportation funding mechanism
What does the pilot program look like?
- Transportation officials will track the driving habits of 50 volunteer Delaware motorists
- The goal is to assess a charge based on their mileage.
- Similar projects in:
- Pennsylvania
- Connecticut
- New Hampshire
- Vermont
- Total cost for all five states is $2.98 million
Delaware Online | Feds approve grant to test gas tax replacement