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Financing Surface Transportation in the United States: Forging a Sustainable Future—Now! (2012) / Chapter Skim
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Pages 37-38

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... He then discussed two types of new tax credit bonds, qualified energy conservation bonds and new clean renewable energy bonds, and how they could be used for elements of rail stations. He concluded with
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... He described the key funding sources that can be used for airport ground access projects, including the Airport Improvement Program, PFC revenue, and airport revenue bonds and operating funds. He then presented five case studies on which funding sources were used or are planned for projects enhancing rail access to airports, including the Bay Area Rapid Transit extension to San Francisco International Airport; the Metropolitan Area Express light rail line to Portland (Oregon)
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  • port improvement


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