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Chapter Six - Conclusions
Pages 39-40

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... Through a survey and literature review, it has become apparent that the need for HCASs continues today as states examine new ways of funding highway and related programs in response to constraints on the growth of motor fuel taxes through market penetration of hybrids and alternative fuels, inflation, and enhanced motor fuel economy, and considering new alternatives for addressing complex highway transportation issues. Respondents to the survey that was completed as part of this synthesis raised a wide range of issues concerning the conduct of an HCAS and the following suggestions were among those offered: • Allow adequate time (12 to 24 months)
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... These functions include: • Responding to questions from legislators, state DOT policy makers, and others on issues related to the equity of a state tax structure; • Analyzing the equity and related impacts of legislative proposals that require the state DOT's review; • Analysis of issues dealing with the impact of proposals for changes in truck weight limits; • Analysis of the impacts on cost responsibility of substantial proposed changes in the highway construction program; • Responding to questions about the mix of vehicle classes using any classes of the state's highway system; and • Responding to equity questions arising from emerging types of systems such as area-wide tolling, highoccupancy toll lane networks, and public-private partnerships. Survey respondents offered the following suggestions for further research: • Further develop and refine the FHWA State HCAS model, correct errors identified in Appendix C, and update with improved documentation and more extensive vehicle class data for the entire highway system.
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