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Michigan awards $6.3M contract to study replacing fuel taxes with Road User Charge

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 28
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What happened

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Michigan Department of Transportation awarded a $6.3 million contract to CDM Smith to study a Road User Charge (RUC). This study will examine replacing traditional fuel taxes with a per-mile tax and include a pilot version. Representative Matt Maddock expressed concern that the contract lacks independent analysis because CDM Smith already sells pay-per-mile tax systems.

From michigancapitolconfidential.com

Why it matters

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The state of Michigan is considering shifting its primary transportation revenue source from fuel taxes to a user-based fee structure. This initiative involves CDM Smith, a company that supports the transition to what it calls “sustainable user-based fees”.

Michigan Department of Transportation oversees state transportation projects in Michigan.

From michigancapitolconfidential.com

Who's involved

  • MichiganState considering regulatory changes, specifically RUC, that could replace traditional fuel taxes.
  • Michigan Department of TransportationGovernment agency that awarded the $6.3 million contract for the feasibility study.
  • CDM SmithCompany awarded the contract to conduct the feasibility study and pilot version of the mileage tax.
  • Matt MaddockPolitician who questioned the independence of the study due to CDM Smith's existing business in the tax sector.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • General MotorsSpeculative

    Fleets might face increased operational costs if the per-mile tax is implemented.

  • MichiganSpeculative

    The state might shift its primary transportation revenue source from fuel taxes to RUC.

  • CDM SmithSpeculative

    The company might secure a significant revenue stream from the $6.3 million contract.

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