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Does Policy Knowledge Affect Public Support for Gas Tax Alternatives? A Case Study in Northern New England

Research Product Type

Associated Publication

In this study, researchers find that inaccurate and low levels of information are strongly tied to public opinions about gas tax alternatives. By addressing knowledge gaps using an informed choice questionnaire, they find support for replacing state gas taxes with either a mileage fee or a flat fee shifts substantially.

Evaluating Support for Mileage Based User Fees in Diverse Communities and the Value of Providing Contextual Information

Principal Investigator Gregory Rowangould, Ph.D.
University of Vermont

This study aims to first evaluate support for various Mileage based user fee programs in a diverse range of community types, including small and rural communities that have not been the focus of prior research.

Project Status

Complete

Lacking knowledge or lacking support? An informed choice study of support for mileage fees as an alternative to gas taxes

Research Product Type

Associated Publication

In this study, researchers assess the extent to which these perceptions of mileage fees, which ultimately shape policy opinion formation, are related to low levels of information or lacking information.

Webinar: How You Can Address Mileage Fee Concerns: Evidence from Three Studies

In this webinar, the researchers discussed existing support for mileage fees at a national scale, factors affecting low support, and key leverage points for policy makers and DOTs looking to gain support at local, state, and federal scales.