The new gas tax isn’t just regressive but doubly regressive >>read more

In recent weeks, we've seen a lot of moves that suggest it may be time to change the way California funds transportation, including the following:

• Board of Equalization Member George Runner has been touting a 21% cut in the gas tax as part of the "fuel tax swap" formula from a few years ago.
• A committee headed by former San Diego City Councilmember Jim Madaffer is looking at how to implement a mileage tax as an alternative to the gas tax.
• Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins has proposed a $52 annual fee on most drivers as a way to raise almost $2 billion for road repairs.