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... 35 PLENARY SESSION 4 International Panel Brian Howells, Halcrow, Inc. (Moderator)
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... 36 FINANCING SURFACE TRANSPORTATION IN THE UNITED STATES tolls and those using availability and performance-based payment mechanisms. Availability and performancebased projects are increasingly popular.
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... Answer: Yes, there is a Canadian project where toll proceeds flow through the state, but that does not change the value of the revenues generated. The essential point is that availability payments and shadow tolls are tools for wealthy countries.
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