Lege TREND. State Increases Transportation Revenue. Does not Raise Gas. Tax. Where. What. Why.

Where: Wisconsin

What: A transportation funding plan with no gas tax increase

Why: Why tax when you can impsoe fees?

  • increase the annual fee on all-electric vehicles from $75 to $200
  • new $100 surcharge on plug-in hybrid cars
  • Eliminates state funding for future light-rail train lines
  • Bars use of state highway funds for bike lanes
  • Prohibits testing of driverless vehicles in the state
  • New driving fines, like $100 for driving in the LEFT lane with a car behind you

Twin Cities Pioneer Press | Senate approves transportation funding bill that excludes gas tax increase