May a local government charge a user fee at a site in a program in which TE funds are involved?
A number of questions have been raised as to whether a fee may be charged for access to any property or services provided through funds made available for a TE activity. Generally, fees should not be charged for access to activities or projects funded with TE funds. Examples might include admission fees to a transportation museum, or to an interpretive movie shown at a tourist center, and a fee for a scenic ride on a restored historic train. A fee may be appropriate where the proceeds from the charge are not excessive for the general public, and are by agreement instituted for the maintenance and operation of the TE funded resource. Collected fees should be applied for the maintenance and long-term upkeep of museums, trails, or other TE-funded sites.
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