In California, the gas tax is going up again, but promised repairs are lagging. TOP STORIESRoad Repairs in the Slow LaneFour years ago, the California Legislature increased the gas tax to provide more money to repair crumbling roads and bridges. And come July 1, the gas tax will increase again — from its current 50.5 cents per gallon to 51.1 cents per gallon. In addition, with people driving more electric and fuel-efficient cars, state officials are studying ways to make up for the loss of gas tax revenue, possibly with fees tied to miles driven. Now, some lawmakers say repairs have been too slow and the effort has lagged behind those in other states when it comes to maintaining and improving transportation systems.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 24, 2021 12:00 UTC