Countywide Dialogue on Transportation: Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax
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Definition:
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Tax on miles traveled by vehicles registered in Fairfax County.
Current Rate:
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Not applicable. Fairfax County currently does not have a fee on
vehicle miles traveled.
Example Rate:
Potential Annual Revenue at Example Rate:
Requirements:
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General Assembly authorization.
Bond Eligibility?
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It's possible, however the funding source may be considered too
"experimental" for bonding.
Who Pays?
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Businesses and residents with vehicles registered in Fairfax County.
Who Doesn't Pay?
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Owners of vehicles that are not registered in Fairfax County.
Effect on Household:
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$310 per household.
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Assumptions:
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FHWA Average Annual Miles per Driver 13,476
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Number of Vehicles Registered in Fairfax County 900,000
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Number of Miles Driven by Fairfax County Registered Vehicles
12,128,400,000
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Households in Fairfax County 390,000
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