Why consider a distance based fee?
Operation of Minnesota's large and complex transportation system must continuously evolve and adapt to changing population centers, technology advances, and market conditions that impact transportation funding.
What should our priorities be?Learn about the challenges
Current Challenges
Population Growth
Statewide, Minnesota is anticipated to gain 1.1 million new residents in the next 50 years. But our state is also getting older. The percentage of Minnesotans aged 65 or older is projected to grow from 16% to 21% over the next 20 years.
Aging Infrastructure
There are many investment needs competing for limited funds. In Minnesota, the average driver spends less than $200 per year on the motor fuel tax. However, drivers also spend $542 per year in extra vehicle repairs and operating costs from driving on roads in poor condition.
Technology
Electric and alternative fuel vehicles can help the state achieve goals for reducing emissions and global greenhouse gases. And while these new technologies may help us drive more and drive safer, we'll be buying less gas. This means we'll collect less gas taxes-our largest source of transportation funding-to build and maintain our roads, highways, and bridges.
Equity
Mobility is important in people's lives. Transportation authorities, including MnDOT, seek to make driving accessible, fair and affordable for all. However, providing transportation services, including highways is expensive. How should transportation be paid for? Should drivers share proportionally in the burden of maintaining roads?
Your input on Priorities
How should Minnesota
prioritize funding for transportation?
