Colorado Launches New Road Usage Charge Pilot Study

KUSA reports, “The Colorado Department of Transportation announced a new pilot study Thursday [November 10] that will look into idea of replacing the state’s gas tax with a pay-by-mile charge.” The report adds, “By the year 2040, Colorado’s population is expected to nearly double to 7.8 million residents, which will result in higher demands for mobility and on the state’s transportation infrastructure, according to CDOT.” The Road Usage Charge Pilot Research Study will begin in December and last four months. Click here to visit CDOT’s pilot program website.