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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
Georgia Poll Shows Majority Support State Gas Tax Increase
A new poll released Feb. 15 has found a majority of Georgia voters support increasing the state gas tax in order to fund transportation projects. The poll, conducted by Wilson Perkins Allen Opinion Research on behalf of the Georgia Transportation Alliance, surveyed 603 likely voters [...]
Maryland Transportation Fund Amendment (2014) Case Study 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 [...]
February 2015 State Transportation Funding Initiatives Report
The Transportation Investment Advocacy Center’s second 2015 report on state transportation legislation is now available. 21 states are currently considering transportation funding legislation, with more expected as the year progresses. TIAC staff have tracked 48 transportation funding bills introduced in 2015, with over 70 bills in [...]
MARYLAND: “Transportation Trust Fund Amendment (2014)
This 2014 statewide ballot measure to protect Maryland’s transportation fund from diversions to non-transportation programs was overwhelmingly approved by voters, with 82% in favor of the measure. Maryland Transportation Fund Amendment_2014
WISCONSIN: “Vote Yes for Transportation” Constitutionally-Protected Transportation Fund (2014)
This 2014 statewide ballot measure to protect Wisconsin’s transportation fund from diversions to non-transportation programs was overwhelmingly approved by voters, with 80% in favor of the measure. Wisconsin Transportation Fund Amendment 2014 Case Study Vote Yes Overview Vote YES FAQ Page
Poll Shows Majority of Iowa Voters Support State Gas Tax Increase
A new poll has found that a majority of Iowa residents support a state gas tax increase in order to fund the construction and maintenance of state highways. The Loras College poll released February 3 surveyed 1,200 registered voters who participated in the 2014 general [...]
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