Ohio Looking at Highway Funding Alternatives

Calling the gas tax an unsustainable way to fund transportation infrastructure, the Ohio Department of Transportation is gathering public opinion on potential funding alternatives, reports say. Survey results will be shared with state lawmakers later this year.

Currently, Ohio’s transportation system is funded mainly by the gas tax. On the state level, Ohio charges 38.5 cents per gallon of gas, and 47 cents per gallon of diesel.

The agency has launched this website and encourages Ohioans to offer their thoughts on replacing the gas tax. Watch ODOT’s short video, which explains current funding challenges and possible alternatives. Then take ODOT’s survey. 1/18/2023