State transportation agencies are confronting renewed uncertainty as funding shortfalls and political pushback threaten major infrastructure plans.
Indiana Department of Transportation officials warned lawmakers on Jan. 5 that the agency continues to postpone and cancel projects because of funding constraints. Legislation authorizing the state to seek tolling authority on Interstate 70 was approved last year and submitted to the Federal Highway Administration for consideration, but the timeline remains uncertain and approval is not guaranteed.
In Oregon, Gov. Tina Kotek (D) called for the repeal of a 2025 transportation funding bill after a voter referendum to overturn the measure gathered enough signatures to qualify for the ballot. Kotek said she would prefer to restart negotiations on a new transportation funding plan during the 2027 legislative session. In the meantime, new revenue collection has been put on pause pending the November election results.
Follow the ARTBA-TIAC Legislative Dashboard for the latest developments in state transportation funding during the 2026 legislative sessions.