Federal aid highwaysFinancingHighway Trust FundHighwaysHistoryInvestmentsNational transportation policiesTransportation policyUnited StatesThis article examines the history of U.S. highway investment and its relationship to the broader national agenda for economic growth and prosperity. A table is included ...
What Do Americans Think About Federal Tax Options to Support Public Transit, Highways, and Local Streets and Roads. Results from Year Seven of a National S... This report summarizes the results of year seven of a national random-digit-dial public opinion poll asking 1,503 respondents if they...
At present, the amount of federal aid is decided by an extensive legislation and financial process and has to be augmented by state or local government funds for the construction of highways. Examples are given of the method used to allocate and distribute federal aid amongst the states. The ...
It concentrates on the areas of major Federal responsibilities and interest. Needs of the individual modes such as airports, highways, pipelines, public transit, railroads, and waterways are stated. Needs estimates include some private sector investment requirements, especially for railroads and pipelines...
This is the second phase of a two part study on funding for highways and public transit in the future. The first part of the study, Phase I, found significant federal funding shortfalls. Phase II, this report, describes long-range alternatives to fund our transportation system in a more co...
Despite the effects of the 1956 Federal-Aid Highway Act, which discouraged the user-fee concept for highways, 20 new toll roads totaling 770 miles and 13 new toll bridges have become operational in the United States during the last 15 years. The toll concept has also become accepted ...
Within the US states, Alabama being seen as relatively less safe for investment, offers 13.75% return. So why is it such a surprise to see Pakistani regulator offer Chinese investors a higher rate of return of 17%? Growing Infrastructure Gap: ...
Federal‐Aid Highway Act (FHWA) and use of tolls on new highwaysTransportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 1998 (TIFIA) credit programGrant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle or GARVEE bondMassachusetts Route 3 North ‐ alleviating number of transportation problemsChicago Skyway ‐ 7.8‐mile...
With federal encouragement, states and others are using innovative financing techniques, including state infrastructure banks, to finance highways. The role of the federal government is to participate in state and local road programs. St...
PPP financing models in USFederal-Aid Highway Act (FHWA) and use of tolls on new highwaysTransportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 1998 (TIFIA) credit programGrant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle or GARVEE bondMassachusetts Route 3 North - alleviating number of transportation problems...