well somebody should tell that to St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann b/c it certainly sounds like he's expecting Prop D to fund St. Charles' expansion projects:dbInSouthCity wrote: ↑Nov 06, 2018none of this will go towards system expansion and MoDOT hasnt expanded the system in decades (minus route N in St.Charles)
i'd feel much more confident in MoDOT's maintenance-only promise if it were legislated.On nine out of the last 14 projects on the state system in St. Charles County, MoDOT has paid only 40 percent of the cost, while the remainder has been financed by the county, our cities and federal money the county and cities have been able to procure. We cannot continue to finance the state transportation system at the expense of county and municipal systems.
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That is necessary to maintain the existing system throughout the state and to expand the system to meet the needs of new businesses and residents in the St. Louis region.
i think the only place in St.Louis where that would be discussed is the 270 straight away in west county. There is one agency that can overwrite any modot policy or decision and thats East West Gateway, elect people to position that sit on that board and you can have total control of transportation decision making.
So the more fuel you use, the more incentive you have to go to the trouble of getting the rebate. And the more capacity you have to go to the trouble, the more likely you'll do it. Who benefits?The gas tax proposal includes an option allowing motorists to receive a 100% rebate on new taxes paid if the save their receipts for fuel purchases. Only a fraction of motorists are expected to take advantage of the rebate.
quincunx wrote: ↑Mar 10, 2021So the more fuel you use, the more incentive you have to go to the trouble of getting the rebate. And the more capacity you have to go to the trouble, the more likely you'll do it. Who benefits?The gas tax proposal includes an option allowing motorists to receive a 100% rebate on new taxes paid if the save their receipts for fuel purchases. Only a fraction of motorists are expected to take advantage of the rebate.
https://www.senate.mo.gov/21info/BTS_We ... D=54298589Under the act, the fees for alternative fuel decals are increased by 20% per year for a period of 5 years, except that the fee for vehicles in excess of 36,000 pounds is increased by 10% per year for a period of 5 years, and the fee for temporary decals is not modified. (Section 142.869.2).
Appears soBellaVilla wrote: ↑Mar 10, 2021Is the rebate available for trucks?
Motor fuel used for propelling highway vehicles shall be exempt from the additional tax, and an exemption and refund may be claimed by the taxpayer if the tax has been paid and no refund has been previously issued, provided that the taxpayer applies for the exemption and refund as provided in the act. (Section 142.822.1).
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/gov ... caca8.htmlIn addition to boosting the per-gallon tax to 29.5 cents, up from the current 17, the measure includes a provision increasing annual fees on electric vehicles by 20% per year over a five-year period. And, the plan would create a task force to study the impact electric vehicles have on the state’s transportation system.
The legislation also includes a rebate program: Drivers could save their gas purchase receipts and apply for compensation once per year.
MoLeg passing pro electric auto infrastructure legislationchriss752 wrote: ↑May 12, 2021And as far as electric cars and charging stations for those are concerned, we need to start planning ahead now
good one!!! 
i recently heard that's not even possible with Teslas because the batteries are welded to the frame, which also makes it very difficult and expensive to repair/replace them after traffic-violence-related damage.framer wrote: ↑May 12, 2021Maybe they should concentrate on some kind of while-you-wait battery switch-out. You know, like the old stagecoach system used to switch-out horses.
