Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires a feasibility study and strategic implementation plan on tolling highways in Michigan.

Highlights:

• Authorizes the Department of Transportation to engage an outside consulting firm to conduct a feasibility study and strategic implementation plan on tolling highways of this state (Sec. 10r).

• Specifies that the feasibility study shall consider all of the following, including, but not limited to (Sec. 10r):

• The economic impact and feasibility of tolling particular highways;

• The ability to provide discounts or credits or otherwise lessen the impact of tolling on local, commuter, and in-state operators;

• Information related to the number and impact of out-of-state operators expected to use the highways of this state;

• The rationale for the federal authorization of any tolling plan that may be submitted by this state; and

• The optimal levels at which tolls may reasonably be expected to be set for passenger vehicles.

• Requires a written report on the feasibility study and strategic implementation plan to be delivered not later than 18 months after the effective date of this act (Sec. 10r).

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