Dedicated Revenue Mechanisms for Freight Transportation Investment (2012) / Chapter Skim
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11 Freight Infrastructure Funding Issues This research explores viable sources of revenue to support freight-oriented investment in the nation's surface transportation system. Public- and private-sector concerns with freight mobility, economic development, U.S.
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12 As a result, there are a number of suggestions for reforming the existing fuel tax system and for creating a dedicated mechanism to fund freight infrastructure. Embedded in the overall concept of freight infrastructure revenue mechanisms are multiple possible goals: • Incremental dedicated funding for freight infrastructure.
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13 • Identify feasible, practical options for providing dedicated federal revenue and finance mechanisms to support investment in freight transportation infrastructure. • Provide a comprehensive analysis of the functioning and implications of the potentially most viable options.
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14 freight infrastructure. These funding options include the following: • Existing fuel taxes.
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15 • Tolls. Are they a good way to ensure that the user pays, or are they more trouble than they are worth?
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