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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
Public Officials and Advocates to Discuss State Transportation Funding at Workshop: July 12-13
The 9th Annual National Workshop for State & Local Transportation Funding, sponsored by the Transportation Investment Advocacy Center (TIAC), will take place July 12-13 at the Grand Hyatt Washington. Transportation investment advocates, state lawmakers from five states, public officials, and industry experts from around the [...]
Nation’s Capital to Increase Annual Fee for Heavy Passenger Vehicles
What happened: The Washington, D.C. City Council increased the annual vehicle registration fee to $500 from $175 for passenger vehicles over 6,000 pounds. The increase was included in the 2023 city budget, approved May 27. Fees will also rise to $250 from $155 for vehicles [...]
State and Local Transportation Funding Advocates to Discuss Gas Tax Suspensions in DC, July 12-13
Lawmakers in New York, Florida, Connecticut, Maryland, and Georgia this year have suspended their state gas taxes collections as pump prices soar to near $5 per gallon. Legislators in two dozen other states and Congress are threatening similar measures as their constituents face high prices [...]
Louisiana Legislature Passes Use-Fees for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
What happened: Louisiana state lawmakers June 5 passed a bill that will charge annual fees of $110 for electric vehicles, and $60 for hybrid vehicles. Bipartisan support in the House and Senate provided House Bill 1031 (HB 1031) with the required two-thirds vote threshold. Why [...]
Michigan Voters Say They Want Better Transportation Infrastructure
What happened: Over 90 percent of Michigan voters view roads and bridges negatively and a plurality of respondents to a new poll also listed ‘improving state infrastructure’ as their top issue over crime, education, health care, and the environment. 41 percent of participants agreed “it [...]
Atlanta Voters Renew Sales Tax for Road and Bridge Improvements.
What happened: Atlanta voters May 24 approved a ballot measure renewing a 0.4 percent sales tax to be used for road and bridge improvements. The sales tax will generate an estimated $350 million over the next five years, including $18 million dedicated to bridge repairs. [...]
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