Governance and Performance of State Departments of Transportation
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The United States is a laboratory with 50 states that differ in how they administer roads, and in the performance that results. This paper examines how road performance varies with governance and organizational structure. The paper aims to provide some insight or perspective on how roads might be better managed. The hypothesis is that state DOTs that operate in a more independent manner will have better financial and system performance. The hypothesis is corroborated.
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