Harpers Ferry—Ross Swiger of Harpers Ferry was chosen as the sixth winner of West Virginians for Better Transportation’s 2009 Gas Tax Calculator Giveaway. Swiger was randomly selected from more than a thousand entrants to the contest and will receive a $250 gasoline debit card.
West Virginians for Better Transportation (WVBT) launched the contest on July 20. The prize is intended to cover a person’s average state gasoline taxes for a one-year period, which is about $250.
Swiger actually pays more than that average. He drives approximately 90 miles per day, getting an average of 34 miles per gallon on his vehicle.
This is the second year that West Virginians for Better Transportation is sponsoring the contest, which is designed to promote use of the coalition’s gas tax calculator tool on its website. Visitors use the calculator to determine their gasoline taxes based on certain variables, such as average amount of travel and a vehicle’s gasoline mileage rate. The contest seeks to draw further attention to this calculator and, in turn, educate more West Virginians on how they are contributing to support the state’s transportation system.
As part of WVBT’s contest, a $250 gasoline debit card is being provided to a selected winning individual each week until Labor Day Weekend 2009. Eight winners will be selected. Individuals must enter by completing the on-line gas tax calculator.
To access WVBT’s gas tax calculator and enter the “2009 Gas Tax Calculator Giveaway”, go to http://www.keepwvmoving.org/gastax/default.aspx.
West Virginians for Better Transportation is a statewide coalition working to educate West Virginians about the importance of maintaining a safe and modern transportation infrastructure. The coalition includes more than 260 organizations, groups, government leaders and companies that recognize and value the importance of a good surface transportation system. The coalition is spearheading an education campaign, called “Keep West Virginia Moving,” designed to generate public awareness of the state transportation system and foster debate about the ability to meet current and future needs. For more information, please go to www.keepwvmoving.org.