There have been numerous recent examples of transportation financing techniques that have included private sector funds. The most publicized techniques for highway projects appear to be developer assessment fees based on projected traffic generation or area utilized and are generally in highgrowth areas. This paper presents the results of a survey of private investment activities involving highway projects in Pennsylvania. An examination is made of the investment magnitude, project type, and

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... nomic environment. A discussion of potential problems that can arise in such ventures is also presented along with recommendations for further research.