Do Americans think a tax based on the miles you drive is fair?

1. Special Report: Taxed by the Mile American Pulse™, May-2011 5,323 respondents participated in the 1st May American Pulse conducted 5/9-5/11/2011. Margin of error is +/- 1.4%. BIGresearch® 400 W. Wilson Bridge Rd. Suite 200 Worthington, OH 43085 Ph: 614-846-0146 © 2011, Prosper®

2. Should American drivers be taxed by the mile? The Obama administration is proposing a new tax based on the number of miles you drive as a way to increase federal highway revenues. Do you support or oppose being taxed by the mile? (Adults 18+) With high pump prices, it is not surprising Americans say “NO!” Source: American Pulse™, May-2011, N=5323 © 2011, Prosper®

3. Compared to the number who support it, slightly more think “taxing by the mile” is fair. Whether you support or oppose this new tax proposal, do you think it is a fair way to raise funds for federal highways? (Adults 18+) Most Americans seem to think $4/gal is already an unfair tax. Source: American Pulse™, May-2011, N=5323 © 2011, Prosper®

4. The majority would change driving habits in response to this proposed tax. Source: American Pulse™, May-2011, N=5323 © 2011, Prosper®

5. Driving less, decreasing travel and taking fewer shopping trips are top changes. Source: American Pulse™, May-2011, N=5323 © 2011, Prosper®

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