White Papers
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» Fueling American Prosperity (01/01/2003)
A report conducted by researchers at the University of Maryland commissioned by the NATSO Foundation that reveals the devastating economic impact rest area commercialization has on local businesses and the organizations and programs their tax dollars support.
[ Download Now ] ( 2003 Fueling American Prosperity.pdf 1724.77kb )
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» VA - Issue Brief on Virginia Rest Area Commercialization Proposal (04/21/2009)
A Virginia transportation board recently approved a resolution supporting sales of food and fuel at interstate rest areas. This proposal threatens local property tax revenues used to fund schools, police and fire protection, would further strain Virginia’s economy, and could shrink the number of truck parking spaces in Virginia.
[ Download Now ] ( Virginia Communities, Jobs, Businesses Threatened by Food, Fuel Sales at Rest Areas.pdf 36.68kb )
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» CA, OR, WA - Issue Brief on I-5 commercialization proposal (04/21/2009)
As California, Oregon and Washington consider an alternative fuels corridor along I-5, highway businesses have a clear message: Especially in today’s economy, proposals to advance alternative fuels must strengthen existing businesses - not threaten the jobs that they support.
[ Download Now ] ( CA, WA and OR Propose Rest Area Commercialization Along I-5.pdf 45.65kb )
