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RTC tells Reno council region needs $1.4 billion for 10‑year maintenance; EV adoption erodes fuel tax base
Summary
Regional Transportation Commission staff told the council the region faces a $1.4 billion 10‑year maintenance shortfall, urged preventative maintenance and outlined policy options for lost fuel‑tax revenue from electric and hybrid vehicles including state fees, mileage‑based charges and local sales‑tax measures.
The Regional Transportation Commission briefed the Reno City Council on two studies that argue the region faces a substantial infrastructure funding gap and an evolving revenue challenge from electric and hybrid vehicles.
RTC Executive Bill Thomas said a maintenance study, produced with a consultant, found the region needs roughly $1.4 billion over the next 10 years to bring preventative maintenance levels to desired standards. "We don't have enough money to keep up with…
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