u.s. chamber of commerce map-21 reauthorization & the federal highway trust fund janet f....
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U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MAP-21 Reauthorization & the Federal Highway Trust Fund
Janet F. Kavinoky
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
April 15, 2015
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The Time is Now
May 31: MAP-21 expires (again)
Authorization for policy, programs, spending
Sets funding levels
Summer 2015: Highway Trust Fund cash receipts run short
Lettings slowdown
Delays to major projects
Uncertainty affects business outlook
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Federal Roles in Funding, Finance
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Simply to maintain current levels of direct
federal funding for highways and transit requires $91 billion in new revenues over the next six years (2016-
2021).
Required to Maintain Spending
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What Is Needed?
2010 Capital
Spending
Maintain Conditions
/ Performan
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Improve Conditions
/ Performan
ce
Highways
Transit
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Three Broad Options Near Term
Cut spending to revenue-supported levels
Maintain or increase through general funds
Identify new and/or increase existing transportation-related taxes and fees
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The Five-Star Revenue Source
Transportation-related taxes and fees
Dedicated, ongoing revenue streams
Sustainable source, structure
Adequate for maintaining or full funding
Federally-collectible
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Long-Term Question: How to Pay
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Vehicle Miles Traveled 1971-2014
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Janet KavinokyU.S. Chamber of [email protected]