Success Stories

For community planners, the most useful information about PAYT often comes from peers. View the links below for a series of case studies to learn how other communities developed successful programs. These stories, written by local officials, illustrate the many variations that PAYT programs can take.
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- Introduction | PDF Version (2 pp, 277K)
- Dover, NH | PDF Version (2 pp, 119K)
- Falmouth, ME | PDF Version (2 pp, 125K)
- Fort Collins, CO | PDF Version (2 pp, 134K)
- Gainesville, FL | PDF Version (2 pp, 138K)
- Mount Vernon, IA | PDF Version (2 pp, 140K)
- Poquoson, VA | PDF Version (2 pp, 111K)
- San Jose, CA | PDF Version (2 pp, 112K)
- South Kingstown, RI | PDF Version (2 pp, 117K)
- Vancouver, WA | PDF Version ( 2pp, 117K)
Download the complete booklet (PDF) (20 pp, 543K)
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