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California's Push Toward a Per-Mile Road Charge: A Deep Dive
California is once again at the forefront of ambitious—and controversial—policy initiatives that seek to reshape how residents fund infrastructure and transportation. The latest proposal on the table is a per-mile road charge, a move driven by the state's declining gas tax revenue and the eventual rise of electric vehicles (EVs). While meant to sustain California’s extensive road network, this initiative raises questions about fairness, privacy, and practicality.