Since only those who have vehicles pay the motor fuel tax, it is also called a User Fee. The federal motor fuels tax goes into the Federal Highway Trust Fund (it also funds public transit) which is a major source of highway funding nationally. However, as vehicles use less fuel because of higher mileage, the Trust Fund balance becomes insufficient to meet the infrastructure needs. The state highway trust funds are experiencing the same problems. Thus, states are looking for other ways to fund new highways. https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/highwaytrustfund/ Which brings us to this week's discussion topic: Toll Roads. Assignment Summary : https://youtu.be/QixlLU15CIc Watch the video above. Alternative Formats Also review the information on motor fuel taxes and the balance in the Federal Trust Fund using the links above. You may wish to do a for your state's highway trust fund balance and motor fuel taxes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of toll roads for driver? Why might an individual prefer to pay a toll than to use a free road? Are there other ways to pay for highways other than tolls or higher motor fuel taxes? (Oregon is researching an alternative user fee system, you may wish to search for that information.)