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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
Jan. 19: Free Webinar Feb. 24 Explores “Thinking Outside the Gas Tax”
Three advocates will discuss how they successfully campaigned to increase state transportation investment when increasing motor fuel taxes was not an option during a free webinar at 3:30pm ET Feb. 24. The best practices they share will help other transportation advocates facing similar challenges. Jack [...]
Jan. 19: State News Roundup
After falling gas prices drastically decreased local transportation revenue, Virginia local governments and agencies are proposing a ‘floor’ for the state’s regional gas tax. The state’s motor fuel tax already has a floor in place that has prevented gas tax revenue from dramatically declining if [...]
Jan. 13: Indiana Lawmakers Move Forward on Competing Transportation Funding Proposals
A day after Indiana House Republicans released a new transportation funding proposal, Gov. Mike Pence’s plan was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee. The House Democrat proposal is currently being considered by the House Committee on Roads and Transportation. Indiana House Republicans unveiled a plan [...]
New Jersey Voters will decide on Constitutional Amendment Dedicating Motor Fuel Taxes to Transportation
The New Jersey legislature on Jan. 11 overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure proposal to amend the state’s constitution to dedicate all motor fuel tax revenue—including the additional petroleum products gross receipts tax—to transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. New Jersey voters will decide on the measure [...]
U.S. Motor Fuel Consumption Grew Record 3 Percent Jan.-Aug. 2015
By Mark Holan, editorial director, ARTBA Nationwide motor fuel consumption grew 3 percent from January through August 2015 compared to the same period in 2014, a record increase over the last 11 years, according to the latest data from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). “This [...]
State Transportation Funding News Roundup
Two states discuss plans to increase transportation funding, while one is forced to make cuts as a result of lower-than-projected gas tax revenue. California Gov. Jerry Brown’s (D) Jan. 7 budget proposal includes a plan to increase vehicle registration fees, and raise diesel and gasoline [...]
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