In the past, the gas tax was used to pay for roads. Those were the days. Americans drove gas-guzzling cars and trucks, driving for both fun and for commute. Then they wised up. They drove less, drove fuel efficient vehicles, and began to save money by using public transportation.

However, those money-saving tactics came at a cost. With less tax revenue from gas taxes, the nation’s roads have been underfunded. Building new roads to meet today’s traffic needs has become more difficult, as the states struggle just to keep up with repairs on existing infrastructure. Traffic has gotten worse. Potholes and cracks have increased. And, few lawmakers want to raise taxes to deal with the problem.

However, California may be paving they with their plan to pay for roads. See the full story here:

California nears plan to pay for roads