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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
Free Webinar Oct. 20 Explores Building Transportation Investment Coalitions
A free webinar on Oct. 20 at 3:30 p.m. EDT will explore how three advocates built coalitions within their states in order to increase transportation funding. Speakers will discuss their own experiences and share best practices for forming your own coalition with businesses, public officials, [...]
North Carolina Approves Transportation Funding Increase in New State Budget
North Carolina lawmakers gave final approval Sept. 18 to a state budget that provides an increase of $440 million in transportation funding by eliminating Highway Fund transfers to the General Fund, raising Division of Motor Vehicle fees (with quadrennial adjustments for inflation on certain fees), [...]
California Legislature Ends Session Without Transportation Funding Deal, Prepares for Fall Discussions
The California Legislature ended its second special session on Sept. 12 without reaching a transportation funding deal. Democratic Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins (D- San Diego) stated the Legislature will instead convene a special committee in the fall to discuss ways to generate revenue for the [...]
Report Examines Delaware’s Successful Transportation Funding Legislation
The TIAC staff researches and prepares detailed case studies of recent successful—and unsuccessful—state and local legislative and ballot initiative campaigns aimed at increasing transportation infrastructure investment. For each case, the studies dig into the politics, issues, media and major players involved in the effort. You’ll [...]
In-Depth Reports Examine 15 Recent State Gas Tax Increases
Over the past 10 years, state transportation funds have supported an average of 48 percent of annual capital outlays for highway and bridge projects, with federal resources providing the remaining 52 percent. Since 2013, 15 states have increased taxes on motor fuel to support needed [...]
Alabama House Committee Approves Gas Tax Increase
A bill to raise Alabama’s state gas tax for the first time in 23 years passed a key House committee Sept. 10. The measure provides an immediate 5 cents-per-gallon increase. It also would raise state gasoline and diesel taxes by 2 cents-per-gallon if the base [...]
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