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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
New Resource! Electric Vehicle Charging Station Fees Handout
Amidst the growing number of electric vehicles on our nation’s roadways, state transportation officials are challenged to ensure electric vehicle drivers contribute to the construction and maintenance of the transportation infrastructure they use. As states begin to expand their electric vehicle charging infrastructure, many are [...]
Maryland Transportation Plan Proposes Cuts
What happened: The six-year Maryland Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) released Dec. 5 proposes several cuts in order to close a projected $2.1 billion transportation funding gap. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) plans an eight percent operating budget cut to all modes, as well as [...]
2023 Election Results Show Continued Support for Transportation Investment
Voters in 14 states Nov. 7 approved 88 percent of 239 state and local ballot initiatives aimed at boosting transportation investment, according to preliminary results compiled by ARTBA's Transportation Investment Advocacy Center (TIAC). These measures will generate an estimated $6.6 billion in one-time and recurring [...]
Arizona 25-Year Transportation Funding Gap Grows to $162.3 Billion
What happened: Arizona’s transportation funding will fall $162.3 billion short of meeting its needs over the next 25 years, according to the state department of transportation’s (ADOT) final report “2050 Long Range Transportation Plan” released Oct. 20. ADOT Director Jennifer Toth acknowledged, “The unfortunate reality [...]
Two States Warn of Transportation Revenue Shortfalls
What happened: Officials with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) warned that dwindling revenue could impact their ability to maintain and improve transportation infrastructure. Why it matters: WSDOT estimates an $11 billion transportation funding shortfall, saying the state’s [...]
Transportation Funding on the November Ballot
Each November, hundreds of localities around the county decide whether to invest in their roads, bridges, and transit systems. In some cases, it’s a traditional extension of an existing gas tax, and in others it’s a new fee on short-term vacation rentals. No matter the [...]
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