How do DOT cost estimates for fuel usage associated with through trucks using these highways compare with estimates from other sources?
DOT estimates fall in between estimates cited in the Cornell Institute for Public Affairs study (slightly lower than NYSDOT estimates) and estimates provided by the New York State Motor Trucking Association (higher than NYSDOT estimates). These estimates vary due to each of these independent sources using different methods, varying information sources (include varying prices for diesel fuel, and estimates for fuel usage or miles per gallon – MPGs) and selecting different starting and ending points for particular routes. DOT developed its method to specifically compare routes along the Interstate to routes along non-Interstate State highways, specific to large trucks. DOT Fuel and Toll Cost estimates can be found in Appendix F – Route Fuel and Toll Cost Analysis of the Final Draft EA.
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