The C Program began in 1946 with the original intent to pave farm-to-market dirt roads on the state system. Funds for the C Program come from a 2.66-cent per gallon user fee on gasoline sales that are deposited in the County Transportation Fund and allocated to the counties. C funds are apportioned as shown below.

• one third in the ratio of county land area to the total land area in the State
• one third in the ratio of county population to the total population of the State
• one third in the ratio of rural road mileage in the county to the total rural road mileage in the State

The County Transportation Committee (CTC) in each county has the authority to decide which projects will be constructed or improved. The CTC members are appointed by the county legislative delegation. C Funds may be used for construction, improvements, or maintenance on the state highway system; local paving or improving county roads; street and traffic signs; and other road and bridge projects. Resurfacing, sidewalk construction, and drainage improvements may also be accomplished with C Funds.

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