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Is it fair to pay taxes on every mile you drive?

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KUOW Photo/Megan Farmer

Bill Radke talks with Mark Hallenbeck about a pay-by-mile approach to funding roads and bridges in Washington. The state is rolling out a pilot program in January where drivers would pay taxes on the miles they drive, instead of the gas they purchase.

Hallenbeck directs the Washington State Transportation Center at the University of Washington.

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