State Senator Bruce Starr is advocating for electric vehicle (EV) owners to participate in the Road User Charge program, which he originally proposed in 2001. This program, managed by the Oregon Department of Transportation, aims to ensure EV owners contribute fairly to highway maintenance costs. The Joint Transportation Committee plans to discuss this plan in an upcoming session, with the hope that including it in the broader transportation funding package will help address escalating concerns about equitable transportation financing before the 2005 Legislature ends its session.
"State Sen. Bruce Starr emphasized that addressing the issue of highway maintenance costs for electric vehicle owners is essential, presenting a solution he proposed back in 2001."
"The Road User Charge program could serve as a viable method to ensure EV owners contribute fair shares towards transportation funding, promoting equity among all vehicle users."
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