The two pie charts illustrate the sources of revenue for U.S. highways and the areas of its expenditure in the past year.
Overall, Central Government Funds were the dominant source of income for highways in America, while Capital Outlay accounted for the largest proportion of spending. In general, expenditure was more heavily concentrated in one area, whereas revenue was distributed across several areas.
Regarding revenue, it’s most significant amount of income comes from Central Government fund (26.5%) and almost parity to it is Motor fuel prices which aacounted for an income of 26% . Other sources contributed a small proportion of revenue, accounting for 16.1%. Meanwhile, Bonds and Motor Vehicle taxes provided an income of 14.9% and 12.2%, respectively. Tolls, provided the least amount if income as it had a proportion of 4. 3%.
Turning to expenditure, Capital Outlay made up the greatest expense at 48.8% of total spending. Maintence and Traffic services were also substantial, accounting for 23.8%. Highway Patrol and Safety and Administration represented more moderate shares, of 8.8% and 7.9% respectively. The second least expense was Bond Requirement, which has a proportion of 6.0% and the smallest proportion of expenditure was allocated for Interest on Debt, which stood for 4.9%.