R.I. lawmakers propose new user fees on commercial trucks to fix roads and bridges

$4.8 billion RhodeWorks plan to fund repairs to 150 bridges, major arteries, increase bus and rail service and provide funding for bike lanes and accessible sidewalks 

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* 1. The condition of RI's highways, roads and bridges is not adequate to meet modern transportation and safety needs.

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* 2. Efficient and reliable transportation infrastructure is critical to RI's economic growth and ability to attract businesses and jobs.  

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* 3. Lack of a long-term, dedicated funding mechanism to fix RI's highways, roads and bridges is a serious barrier to creating an attractive and competitive business climate in the state. 

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* 4. A 10-year, $4.8 billion financing plan, which includes a $700-million state revenue bond to be paid for through a new user fee on commercial trucks and could attract an additional $400 million in federal matching funds for public transit, would be an effective and appropriate way to finance repairs and improvements to the state’s bridges and transportation system.

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* 5. What impact, if any, would the state's proposal have on you and/or your business?

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