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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
STATES TO WATCH IN 2021
The ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on general fund and transportation-specific revenues is among the most prominent challenges facing U.S. states in 2021. Some states might delay raising taxes or fees until their economies stabilize. Others might wait to see what the new Biden [...]
State Transportation Funding News: Dec. 2
Pennsylvania transportation agencies are struggling to fund operations as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact revenues. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority said it will borrow $550 million to make its required payment to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Read More>> Meanwhile, PennDOT is facing a [...]
Voters Approve 94% of Transportation Investment Ballot Measures
Support Hits 20-year High Voters in 19 states Nov. 3 approved 94 percent of state and local ballot initiatives that will provide an additional $14 billion in one-time and recurring revenue for transportation improvements. The approval rate (303 out of 322 finalized) was the highest [...]
Free Nov. 5 Webinar Explores 2020 Election Results & Impacts
By Mark Holan, editorial director, ARTBA Former senior Capitol Hill advisors and ARTBA senior staff will explore the race for the White House, control of Congress, and the impacts these outcomes will have on transportation infrastructure investment in 2021 and beyond. ARTBA’s Transportation Investment Advocacy [...]
2020 General Election & Ballot Measures: A Free ARTBA-TIAC Webinar Nov. 5
November 5, 2020 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. REGISTER NOW > ARTBA’s Transportation Investment Advocacy Center™ (TIAC) will take a first look at 2020 general election results during this free, one-hour webinar. Those elected on Nov. 3 and the state ballot measures passed will impact transportation [...]
State Transportation Funding Weekly Roundup: Oct. 23
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) Oct. 21 approved a $1.9 billion infrastructure bond, the largest public works package in state history. The revenue will build roads and bridges, as well as wastewater treatment infrastructure, parks and trails. The state legislature passed the bill with overwhelming [...]
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