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Other states use both gas tax and road tolls (like EZ-Pass). The former creates incentives for efficient cars, and the latter encourages shorter drives or use of alternate routes. ODOT should have toll plazas on the most used/worn-out highways so only those using them will pay, while rural roads that have little traffic won't cost more for those using them. The tolls should also be time-adjusted to include rush-hour pricing, with separate lanes for heavier vehicles that get charged higher fees. The technology exists and is proven, why waste scarce money developing and testing new, untrusted tech?

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