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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
Delaware Legislature Approves Transportation Fund Increase
The Delaware Legislature approved a bill just before midnight on June 30 to increase Department of Motor Vehicle Fees—last increased in 1990—for an additional $23.9 million per year for the state’s Transportation Trust Fund. House Bill 140 was passed by the House on May 14 [...]
Washington State Legislature Approves 11.9 Cents-Per-Gallon Gas Tax Increase
The Washington state Legislature voted July 1 to approve over $1 billion annually in new revenue for the state’s transportation infrastructure. The plan includes an 11.9 cents-per-gallon gas tax increase—gradually implemented beginning August 1 and fully applied on July 1, 2016—and an increase in transportation-related [...]
Connecticut Legislature Approves Transportation Bonds
Connecticut lawmakers voted June 29 to approve $2.8 billion in transportation bonds. The bonds will be used to fund the first five years of Governor Dannel Malloy’s (D) “Let’s Go CT” program, a 30-year plan to upgrade the state’s highways and bridges, expand the rail [...]
Analysis of New Hampshire 2014 Gas Tax Increase Now Available
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 [...]
Michigan Senate GOP Considers Proposing State Gas Tax Increase
Michigan Senate GOP leadership is considering submitting a proposal to increase the state gas tax by 15 cents-per-gallon, implemented gradually over three years, and redirect revenue from the general fund to generate over $1 billion per year in transportation funding. The plan also could include [...]
California Republicans Propose State Transportation Funding Plan
California Republicans proposed a plan June 30 to provide a $6 billion per year increase to state transportation funding by redirecting revenue from other funds, increasing the efficiency of the state transportation department (Caltrans), and fostering public-private partnership agreements. Lawmakers have returned to Sacramento this [...]
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