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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
Georgia Prepares to Pilot Mileage-based Fees
What happened: Georgia Department of Transportation is looking for 150 volunteers to participate in a federally funded pilot program to test mileage-based user fees on electric vehicles (EVs). The pilot, set to begin in late-2023, allows drivers to use GPS and non-GPS systems to track [...]
Oklahoma Pilots Mileage-based Road Tax
What happened: In June, the Sooner State launched the “Fair Miles Oklahoma” pilot program to determine the feasibility of an approximately 1 cent per mile road usage tax. The program, which ends this December, gives drivers the opportunity to report their mileage and view a [...]
New York Moves Forward with Congestion Pricing
What happened: New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) June 27 announced that New York City’s congestion pricing plan will move forward following an environmental review conducted by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). In a YouTube video announcing the move Hochul said, “I am proud of [...]
Arizona Governor Sends County Transportation Funding Bill Back to Lawmakers
What happened: Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (D) June 20 vetoed a Republican-backed bill that would allow Maricopa County voters to consider extending the county’s half-cent transportation sales tax. Hobbs wanted lawmakers to pass a different bill that she said would create jobs and grow the [...]
Alert: Only a Few Rooms Left for July 10-11 Workshop
We are just one month away from the National Workshop for State & Local Transportation Advocates! July 10-11 advocates and public officials from across the U.S. will meet in Washington, DC to discuss trends, research, and best practices in advancing revenue initiatives. If you want [...]
Wisconsin Governor Participates in Statewide Transportation Campaign
What happened: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers (D) May 30 aided pothole patching crews as a part of his administration's statewide campaign to repair local infrastructure. His current 2023-2025 budget proposition allocates $100 million for local infrastructure improvement projects. Why it matters: Evers is one of [...]
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