Judge upholds Colorado transportation fees

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - A judge has ruled that Colorado lawmakers did not violate tax laws by enacting new transportation fees.

The 3 cent-per-gallon charge on gasoline and diesel fuel that increases by 1 cent each July until it reaches 8 cents per gallon in July 2028. In July 2032, the fee will be adjusted annually based on inflation. 27 cents on deliveries, such as those from Amazon, FedEx and Grubhub, 30 cents on Uber and Lyft rides that will eventually increase based on inflation.

The fee is cut in half for people carpooling in a ride share or riding in an electric vehicle. The decision may be appealed though.

The legislature is considering more fees for transportation projects before the session ends May 8.