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Questions and Answers

  • Why is the DOT issuing a report now?
  • What did the study find?
  • Did the DOT further analyze the $67.2 billion in needs?
  • What were the results of the hierarchy of needs analysis?
  • What are the most critical investment needs and the price tag?
  • What recommendations did the Iowa DOT make?
  • If revenues are not increased in some way, what's the outlook?
  • What are the current sources of highway revenue at the state and local levels?
  • What exactly is the Iowa Road Use Tax Fund (RUTF)? Where does the money come from and where does it go?
  • What has caused the revenue shortfall described in the report?
  • What has been done to stretch existing revenues?
  • What revenue alternatives were identified in the report?
  • When were highway revenue sources last increased in Iowa?
  • What states have increased highway revenues in the last couple years?
  • What states are seeking additional highway revenues in 2007?
  • What would a 10-cent-per-gallon increase in the gas tax cost individual motorists?


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    March 15, 2007
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