TREND: Interstate Tolls. From the Land of Cheese & Federal Prognosticators.

Interstate Tolls  are on the minds of people from Gov. Scott Walker to the crystal ball readers deciphering public private partnerships under President Trump.

What’s the state outlook on interstate tolls? 

• A Wisconsin state study sais it could raise $14 to $41 billion in revenue. 
• But, interstate tolls will require $350-$400 million infrastructure investment & federal approval

Iron Moutnain Daily News | Wisconsin transportation study considers interstate tollways

What do people think will happen with federal interstate tolls?

• Interstate tolls are the only revenue stream large enough to meet Trump’s transportation goal of private investment
• Requires Congress to authorize $138 billion in federal tax credits
• The federal benefit: $1 trillion revenue

Bond Buyer | OUTLOOK: Interstate Tolls Could Fuel Trump’s P3 Plan

Potential Opposition:

• Rural areas and states where people drive Interstates to get to work
• Anti-toll groups
• Trucking Association