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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
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 [...]
New Resource! State Retail Delivery Fee Handout
Taxes or fees on retail deliveries offer a new way to achieve sustainable transportation funding. They ensure delivery vehicles, which are often heavier, make frequent trips, and put additional wear and tear on roads and bridges, contribute to infrastructure maintenance and improvements. ARTBA's Transportation Investment [...]
Georgia Governor Suspends State Gas Tax Again
Note: On Oct. 6 Gov. Kemp renewed the state gas tax suspension through Nov. 11. What happened: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) issued an executive order suspending the state's 31.2 cents per gallon gas tax from Sept. 13 through Oct. 12, 2023. The governor cited [...]
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