STATES TO WATCH IN 2021
The ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on general fund and transportation-specific revenues is among the most prominent challenges facing U.S. states in 2021. Some states might delay raising taxes or fees until [...]
State Transportation Funding News: Dec. 2
Pennsylvania transportation agencies are struggling to fund operations as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact revenues. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority said it will borrow $550 million to make its required payment to the [...]
Voters Approve 94% of Transportation Investment Ballot Measures
Support Hits 20-year High Voters in 19 states Nov. 3 approved 94 percent of state and local ballot initiatives that will provide an additional $14 billion in one-time and recurring revenue for transportation [...]
Free Nov. 5 Webinar Explores 2020 Election Results & Impacts
By Mark Holan, editorial director, ARTBA Former senior Capitol Hill advisors and ARTBA senior staff will explore the race for the White House, control of Congress, and the impacts these outcomes will have [...]
2020 General Election & Ballot Measures: A Free ARTBA-TIAC Webinar Nov. 5
November 5, 2020 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. REGISTER NOW > ARTBA’s Transportation Investment Advocacy Center™ (TIAC) will take a first look at 2020 general election results during this free, one-hour webinar. Those elected [...]
State Transportation Funding Weekly Roundup: Oct. 23
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) Oct. 21 approved a $1.9 billion infrastructure bond, the largest public works package in state history. The revenue will build roads and bridges, as well as wastewater treatment [...]
August 27: State Transportation Funding News Roundup
Massachusetts legislators are considering a bill to allow regional transportation ballot initiatives so communities have more flexibility to improve infrastructure and develop their economies. If approved, local voters would be able raise [...]
August 13: State Transportation Funding News Roundup
In Texas, Pflugerville residents will vote in November on whether to borrow $101.7 million to fund a local street reconstruction plan. The proposition would expand and improve dozens of city streets and [...]
August 6: State Transportation Funding News Roundup
In California, transportation leaders project Caltrain will face a $71 million deficit in this fiscal year if a sales tax measure isn’t placed on the Nov. 3 ballot and passed by voters. San [...]
July 23: State Transportation Funding News Roundup
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), who is seeking reelection in November, says repairing and replacing the state’s aging bridges is a top priority. Collins noted that the state has 314 bridges in [...]