Local projects could use toll credits for federal highway aid

Eligible towns, counties, and nonprofit project managers could use toll credits to match federal highway aid. This covers projects they manage that qualify for federal highway aid. Federal rules must allow toll credits for the aid. These projects would not need approval from the state transportation department or legislature. If passed, this rule would take effect 60 days after passage.

A joint committee of state lawmakers would have to approve other uses of toll credits. This covers uses outside the listed road and driving projects, the development phase of the Nashua-Manchester-Concord project, and eligible town, county, or nonprofit projects. Approval would be needed before the project moves forward for a place in that plan. If passed, this rule would take effect 60 days after passage.