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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
Florida Governor Announces New $7 billion Transportation Funding Initiative
What happened: Gov. DeSantis (R) Jan. 30 unveiled the Moving Florida Forward Initiative. The four-year plan leverages $4 billion from general revenue surplus, redirects an average of $131 million annually to the State Transportation Work Program, and leverages additional funding for a record investment in [...]
Over 90 State Transportation Funding Measures Introduced in First Month
State lawmakers introduced over 90 transportation funding bills in 25 states since the start of the 2023 legislative session, according to ARTBA’s Transportation Investment Advocacy Center. These bills have the potential to generate millions in recurring and one-time revenue to support transportation infrastructure projects across [...]
Oklahoma Tests Road Usage Charge
What Happened: Starting Feb. 1 the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) will accept volunteers for a mileage-based fee pilot program. The legislature approved the program (also known as a road usage charge, or vehicle-miles traveled fee) during the 2021 legislative session. Drivers will report their [...]
Minnesota Transportation Dollars Face Downward Trend
What happened: Minnesota transportation taxes will bring in $184 million – 3.5 percent – less than expected this year, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) budget director told state lawmakers Jan. 17. The 2024-2025 fiscal year doesn’t look much better, with anticipated revenue falling $210 [...]
Washington State Faces $600 million Fuel Tax Shortfall, New Report Finds
What Happened: A Washington State Transportation Commission report submitted to Gov. Jay Inslee (D) and the state legislature Jan. 11 projects a $600 million drop in fuel tax revenues by 2050. Why it Matters: The report cites several reasons for declining revenue, including stronger federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy [...]
N.C. General Assembly Leaders Look to Improve Transportation Funding Model
What happened: During a Jan. 9 meeting of Charlotte-area business leaders, North Carolina House Speaker Rep. Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) and Senate President Pro Tempore Sen. Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) discussed the need to revamp transportation funding amidst revenue shortfalls. Moore and Berger highlighted how state motor fuels tax [...]
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