A state's financial goals will necessarily inform what types of PPP are allowed in legislation, which projects are selected and the characteristics of each agreement. A state may wish to quickly infuse money into its transportation system or have a stable, long-term source of maintenance funds; it may wish to build a new asset quickly, complete projects that are not otherwise feasible, achieve cost savings or improve operational efficiencies, or some combination of these. It is important to clarify these goals, as each may suggest different PPP models with different parameters and trade-offs. These financial goals must be considered in the context of the overall transportation program, the public interest and long-term impacts (see also Principles 3, 5 and 6).