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... Thus, this report presents cost estimates relating to the administrative, collection, and enforcement costs for the following revenue systems used to finance road infrastructure: motor fuel taxes, tolling, VMT fees, cordon/congestion pricing, and parking pricing. 6.1 Overview of Existing and Alternative Revenue Generation This section presents general observations regarding each of the five revenue systems examined in this report.
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From page 107...
... The impact of combining congestion management techniques would need to be carefully analyzed for any city or other jurisdiction considering implementation. 6.2 Costs to Administer the Current and Alternative Revenue-Generation Systems Examined in This Report Based on the methodology outlined in Chapter 4 of this report, the following conclusions have been drawn regarding the compliance, administrative, and enforcement costs associated with motor fuel taxes, tolling, VMT fees, congestion/ cordon pricing, and parking pricing.
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From page 108...
... • There are trade-offs between the costs of enhanced enforcement and increased collections through reduced evasion. For example, enhanced motor fuel tax enforcement efforts have been found to net positive returns on investment.
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From page 109...
... The primary potential users of the research results, therefore, are FHWA, state DOTs, state departments of taxation/revenue, MPOs, toll authorities, academia, energy providers, and consultants. 6.4.1 Potential Impediments Limitations inherent in preparing cost estimates for alternative revenue-generation systems could be viewed as impediments to implementation.
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