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Talking Michigan Transportation

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Introduction to Mileage-Based User Fees
3:28
The User-Pays Principle Explained
6:26
Privacy Concerns and Legislative Progress
14:42
Successful State Programs and Models
18:38
Infrastructure Challenges and Vision
22:28
Michigan's Road Funding Outlook
Talking Michigan Transportation
Drive on the roads, pay for the roads
Jul 16, 2025 Season 7 Episode 230
Michigan Department of Transportation

On this week’s Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, Baruch Feigenbaum of the Reason Foundation returns to talk about developments in Michigan for a road user charge (RUC) model for funding roads. 

The concept is also referred to as mileage-based user fees (MBUF) by some.

Feigenbaum, senior managing director of transportation policy at Reason, testified June 24 at a Michigan House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee about the concept, addressing concerns about privacy and other aspects. 

A pilot program included in both the Gov. Whitmer’s and the Senate’s proposed budgets would gather feedback from residents and examine implementation strategies.