The mediating role of motorists’ evaluation of current roadway conditions in determining their willingness to pay for future improvements.

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• Alternative Title:
  Mediating role of motorists' evaluation of current roadway conditions in determining their willingness to pay for future improvements.
• Creators:
  Callow, Michael ; Austin, Nathan K.
• Corporate Creators:
  Morgan State University
• Corporate Contributors:
  National Transportation Center (U.S.)
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  Highway Maintenance Public Opinion Public Participation Rate, Fare And Toll Collection Rates, Fares And Tolls Revenue-generating Initiatives, Motorists' Perceptions Ride Quality Road Construction Transportation Infrastructure,
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  Maryland
• Corporate Publisher:
  Morgan State University. National Transportation Center
• Abstract:
  "America’s transportation infrastructure significantly impacts the autonomy, mobility, and economic
  
  well-being of its citizens. However, there is growing concern for the vitality of the nation’s highways
  
  given the dwindling balances in the Federal Highway Trust Fund. Researchers have begun to focus
  
  on the citizens’ evaluation of various revenue-generating initiatives. This study adds to the existing
  
  literature by focusing on attitudinal, demographic, and behavioral criteria for segmenting the user
  
  base. A survey of Maryland residents was used to test the mediating role of motorists’ evaluation of
  
  current roadway conditions in determining their willingness to pay for future improvements. A total
  
  of 450 surveys were completed from a random sample of 4,300 residents. Though there were
  
  significant differences in opinion among the various segments, overall there was favorable opinion
  
  for three revenue-generating initiatives: (1) variable rates for inspection and licensing fees, (2)
  
  increases in registration and licensing fees, and (3) General Obligation Bonds. There were neutral
  
  opinions towards toll-related initiatives and increasing the state gas tax, and negative evaluations of
  
  non-road usage fees, sales tax increases, and a mileage fee. The findings also suggest that
  
  dissatisfaction with roadway conditions, pollution, safety, and congestion are important determinants
  
  for shaping motorists’ preferences for these alternatives. Even though there is a general level of
  
  dissatisfaction with current roadway conditions, motorists tend to be reluctant to support revenuegenerating
  
  initiatives, unless it is clear that the additional revenue will be used for projects aimed at
  
  improving important roadway concerns."
  
  
• Format:
  PDF
• Collection(s):
  University Transportation Centers US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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