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How To Fix The Broken Federal Gas Tax
Drivers aren't paying their fair share — and no one else is getting their due. Is it time to rethink our federal road funding mechanisms?
March 30, 2026
Why Transit Advocates Aren’t 100% Behind This Senator’s Bold Bill To Slash Highway Funding
A new Republican bill could bring rampant highway overspending to a halt and slash emissions by one-fifth. But don't get too excited because it would hurt transit, too.
March 16, 2026
Talking Headways Podcast: How About Road Use Charges?
It's time to really talk about the idea of treating roads as a utility by having drivers pay for every mile.
July 13, 2023
Gas Taxes Are Going Up; What You Are Getting For Your Money?
Not every project funded by S.B. 1 aligns with California's climate goals, but what drivers are paying at the pump is definitely being spent to improve their travel. News media should adapt their headlines accordingly.
July 5, 2023
California Will Continue Funding Projects that Induce Driving, Despite State Policy
California's Climate Action Plan for Transportation Investments calls for putting state funding towards projects that reduce vehicle miles traveled. But CTC approved several VMT-inducing projects anyway.
June 30, 2023
Opinion: Gov. Newsom’s Gas Rebate Won’t Fix Anything
High gas prices should not be seen as just a political crisis. They are also an opportunity to reduce climate pollution, end fossil fuel wars, reduce traffic congestion, and increase public health through active transportation.
Jenn Guitart
April 5, 2022
Caltrans Announces Sustainable Transportation Grants
A mix of state and federal funds will go towards planning a variety of sustainable transportation projects, including transit, bike, pedestrian, and electric vehicles.
April 4, 2022
Gas Tax Holiday Is a Stupid Idea that Will Hurt Transit Riders, Advocates Say
A ‘gas tax holiday’ does little to help people most hurt by rising prices, takes revenue away from needed road and transit investments, and completely contradicts climate goals. It could also have a negative impact on transit agencies' bond ratings, which means higher borrowing costs that would need to be paid back with higher fares.
March 29, 2022
Opinion: Alternatives to California’s Pro-Car Giveaway
Of the myriad motorist giveaways now being rushed into place around the U.S., none sting like California’s.
March 29, 2022
Like Newsom, Illinois Governor Also Wants to Pause Scheduled Gas Tax Hike
The proposal, which is projected to cost the state $135 million in revenue, is unfair to people who don't drive. And it may not even save much money for drivers.
February 2, 2022
