Frequently Asked Questions 

The Value Capture FAQs provide users with information on frequent questions or concerns or in case users just want to know about Value Capture strategies but did not know where to start. The FAQs format is structured by the Value Capture Strategy Catalog. The Value Capture revenues generated can help finance the transportation improvement, or it can go toward further transportation investment, spurring a new round of increased accessibility and property value. Among the menu of mechanisms that are most widespread in the United States: special assessments, tax increment financing, development impact fees, developer contributions, and joint development.

If your questions are unique, please contact Thay Bishop, CPA, CTP; Tel: 404-562-3695 or thay.bishop@dot.gov.

Cost Sharing Strategies

Business Improvement Districts

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Developer Contribution: Developer Impact Fees/System Development Charges/Mobility Fees

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Developer Contribution: Negotiated Exaction PDF HTML

Special Assessment Districts

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Transportation Sales Tax Districts

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Capture of Project Benefits Strategies

Transportation Reinvestment Zones/Tax Incremental Reinvestment Zones:

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Tax Increment Financing/Tax Allocation Districts PDF HTML

Land Value Tax

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Value Capture & Tax-Exempt Debt Financing Strategies

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Capture Value from Publicly Owned Facility Strategies

Asset Recycling: Sales or Leased Publicly Owned Underutilizing Facilities

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Joint Development: Transfer Development Right, Right-of-Way Use Agreements
(i.e. Fiber Broadband, Solar, etc.)
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Advertising, Naming Rights, & Sponsorships

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