Federal Data Shows Highway Usage Continues to Grow

American motorists continue driving billions of miles on already stressed roads and highways. The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) latest report shows 285.1 billion total vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in October 2019, a 1 [...]

Federal Data Shows Highway Usage Continues to Grow2020-01-10T19:52:45+00:00

States to Watch in 2020

State lawmakers face many transportation investment challenges during their 2020 legislative sessions, including the distraction of their own reelection campaigns. Four states do not have regular sessions in 2020, and six others meet [...]

States to Watch in 20202023-03-28T09:16:17+00:00

October 11: State Transportation Funding News Roundup

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s (R) proposal for an $18 billion transportation infrastructure bond is being considered in the state legislature. The bond would partially be backed by anticipated federal revenue, as well as [...]

October 11: State Transportation Funding News Roundup2019-10-16T19:32:29+00:00

August 9: State Transportation Funding News Roundup

Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson recommends raising the gas tax in the next two years. Read More>>   Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, faces a $4.39 billion gap in transportation funding needs over [...]

August 9: State Transportation Funding News Roundup2019-10-16T19:36:07+00:00

July 12: State Transportation Funding News Roundup

In Manchester, Connecticut, town board approval of an $18 million bond hinges on how the public works director prioritizes improvements to arterial roads, side streets, sidewalks, and other infrastructure vying for funding. Read [...]

July 12: State Transportation Funding News Roundup2019-10-16T19:36:41+00:00

June 14: State Transportation Funding News Roundup

The Missouri Transportation Department has proposed a five-year, $900 million annual transportation investment plan. Gov. Mike Parson (R) also launched a $50 million “Focus on Bridges” initiative to fix state bridges. Read More>>   [...]

June 14: State Transportation Funding News Roundup2019-10-16T19:37:40+00:00

March 15. State Transportation Funding News Roundup

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is facing a $135 million shortfall to maintain current road conditions, $72 million of which consists of maintenance projects, according to a March 8 report. Read More>> [...]

March 15. State Transportation Funding News Roundup2023-03-28T09:16:20+00:00
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