Based on a December 2008 report reevaluating needs and revenues, the updated annual shortfall in meeting Iowa’s most critical public roadway needs is $267 million. This is an increase of $67 million over the annual shortfall identified in the 2006 Road Use Tax Fund study due to worsening system condition, caused by insufficient investment and the impacts of extremely severe weather, coupled with continuing cost escalation and flattening of state and federal revenues.

The TIME is now for Iowans to learn more about the challenges facing our public roads system and ways in which they can be addressed. Get the facts by reading the most recent report, TIME-21 Funding Analysis, presented to the Iowa General Assembly. Or explore other areas of this site to find out how you can get involved in protecting the future of our system.

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