The motor fuel tax has funded America’s roads for over 70 years. It has served its purpose well and has many positive features, the most important being that it is easy to pay (many people may not even be aware that their total at the gas pump includes this tax). As you may have heard, the University of Iowa is beginning a study of our driving…yes, OUR DRIVING, here is the Raleigh/Durham area.
What is the study about?
The University of Iowa Public Policy Center is conducting a national study to evaluate public response to the new mileage-based road user charge system. This system could one day replace the gas tax. We are looking for participants to help us develop and test the best possible system for vehicle drivers.
To participate in the study, you must:
If you meet these requirements and are interested in being part of the Road User Study, you can complete an on-line survey to get started. Once you have completed the survey, a member of the study team will contact you if you are selected to participate in the Road User Study. For more info, go to www.roaduserstudy.org/survey.aspx
Here’s the good part…participants will be paid $300 after completing the training session and having the on-board computer installed in their vehicle. The monthly compensation will be $40 per month for 8 months. Participants will be paid a final compensation of $275 after completing the exit interview and having the on-board computer removed from their vehicle. The total compensation for completing all study requirements is $895.
Now if we could only get them to pay for our gas!