Transportation Tax
Basics
Opinion: The Hidden Costs of Free Transportation
How charging for infrastructure creates better mobility options for everyone.
March 17, 2026
Midterm Races that Sustainable Transportation Advocates Are Watching
Sustainable transportation is on Tuesday's ballot in communities across America — and advocates say that several of the most important aspects our federal transportation future may hang in the balance, too.
November 7, 2022
London Imposes $16/Day Fee on Dirtiest Cars, And Sparks Debate Across the Pond
Mayor Sadiq Khan leads again. Will the U.S. follow?
March 10, 2022
Study: A Road Pricing Scheme That Actually Cuts Driving
Participants in a study who received cash for choosing modes of transport that are most beneficial to society ended up driving far less than study participants who did not get the reward — a finding that suggests that the U.S. could reduce many car trips if existing auto-centric incentives were altered.
October 12, 2021
Why The U.S. Needs a Bold 2030 Mode Shift Target
America needs to commit to transportation policies that will at least double the number of people who travel by foot, bike or transit by 2030, a leading advocacy group argues.
March 30, 2021
Half of Americans Want Drivers Who Drive More to Pay More
People are starting to get behind a VMT tax. (Um, so what's a vehicle miles traveled tax?)
July 20, 2020