Under proposed legislation, Illinois would explore the viability of reducing reliance on the state's gas tax by putting in place a "road usage charge," essentially a tax on the number of miles driven.

A new proposal in Springfield would change how Illinois funds its roads by charging drivers by the mile instead of a gas tax, with a pilot program to study the effectiveness of the program.

An Illinois representative has introduced legislation to tax road mileage as the state sees less revenue from the gas tax.

A new study shows that Illinois’ high gasoline taxes are not leading to good roads and bridges. The Reason Foundation has released its Annual Highway Report, which examines pavement condition, deficient bridges,