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Federal Funding of Transportation Improvements in BRAC Cases Special Report 302 (2011) / Chapter Skim
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... MPOs typically have far more projects proposed for their capital plans than can be funded. • Funding of surface transportation infrastructure depends heavily on motor fuel tax revenues, which are declining in real terms because of an aversion to higher taxes, improved fuel economy, and new automotive fuels.
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... Aside from DAR, DoD policy states that local and state authorities are responsible for off-base transportation facilities even if DoD decisions increase congestion; this policy is unrealistic for congested metropolitan transportation networks. Moreover, off-base projects compete poorly in the military construction (MILCON)
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... • Bases and metropolitan areas should greatly improve commu nication and coordination concerning base demands on the infrastructure of their surrounding communities. DoD should provide base commanders guidance and resources to expand military base master plans to include necessary infrastructure off the base.
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