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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
Report Examines Effects of California’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Rule
What happened: In Sept. 2020 California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) issued an order that all new cars and passenger trucks sold in the state be zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) by 2035. Eight other states also adopted the rule following approval from the California Air Resources Board [...]
States Introduce 99 Transportation Funding Bills in the First Three Months of 2024
Lawmakers in 28 states introduced 99 measures to increase transportation revenue in the first three months of 2024, according to a March analysis by ARTBA’s Transportation Investment Advocacy Center. Notable measures include: - New Jersey lawmakers approved legislation on March 28 to increase the state [...]
Updated Resources Now Available
What’s happening: Our state transportation funding guides have been updated to reflect the recent enactment of two new measures – one in New Jersey and another in Wisconsin. The New Jersey measure signed into law on March 26, reauthorizes the state’s Trust Fund for five [...]
Wisconsin Approves Fee on EV Charging Stations
What happened: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) March 20 signed legislation that includes a three cents-per-kilowatt hour fee at public electric vehicle charging stations. This applies to all Level 3 charging stations, and Level 1 or Level 2 stations installed after March 22. Why it [...]
New Jersey Lawmakers Approve Transportation Funding Increase
UPDATE- MARCH 28: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) approved legislation March 28 that increases the state gas tax and phases-in a new $290 electric vehicle registration fee. “New Jersey sits at the heart of one of the busiest stretches of commerce in the entire [...]
Best Practices in Transportation Funding Workshop
The National Workshop for State & Local Transportation Advocates—July 15-16 in Washington, D.C.—brings together investment champions from around the country to share best practices, playbook secrets and other keys to success in advancing state and local legislative and ballot initiatives. The workshop addresses real-life challenges [...]
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