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Federal Issues Affecting Costs

By Dr. John C. Taylor, published on April 1, 1995

It is also high time for Michigan to more aggressively challenge federal regulations that are unreasonable or excessive. The new regulatory climate in Washington should make this the perfect time for reform.

SKU: S1995-04
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Fixing the Roads: A Blueprint for Michigan Transportation Infrastructure Policy

  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction
  • Michigan's Transportation Infrastructure System
  • The Trucking Industry, Truck Taxes, and Costs
  • Highway Infrastructure Needs
  • Diversions of Funds
  • The Cost of Highway Consctruction Projects
    • State Issues Affecting Costs
    • Federal Issues Affecting Costs
      • Environmental Justice
      • ISTEA
      • Coastal-Zone Reauthorization
      • Federal Davis-Bacon Act Reforms
  • Net Investment Needs and Financing Options
  • A Funding Approach for Those who Believe The Benefits Outweigh The Costs
  • Conclusions
  • Endnotes

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