Montana DOT, The Future of Transportation Funding in Montana

High Street, in partnership with the Western Transportation Institute (WTI), undertook a research project for the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) to address challenges to transportation funding caused by the increase in electric vehicles (EVs) and more fuel-efficient vehicles. High Street analyzed current revenue structures in Montana and developed long-term forecasts for motor fuel taxes and Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) fees, considering factors such as EV adoption, commercial vehicle use, and changes in fuel efficiency. A key deliverable of the project was an interactive decision-support tool that allows MDT and stakeholders to simulate different revenue scenarios and funding mechanisms.

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