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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
Half of States Introduce Transportation Funding Legislation in First Two Months of 2026
More than 60 bills aimed at increasing transportation funding were introduced across 26 states during the first two months of this year, according to new research from ARTBA’s Transportation Investment Advocacy Center (ARTBA-TIAC). New Mexico’s legislature authorized $1.5 billion in transportation bonds, paired with increases [...]
Nearly Half of States Introduce Transportation Funding Legislation in First Month of 2026
More than 50 bills aimed at increasing transportation funding were introduced across 23 states during the first month of 2026, according to new research from ARTBA’s Transportation Investment Advocacy Center (ARTBA-TIAC). On Jan. 30, New Mexico’s legislature authorized $1.5 billion in transportation bonds, paired with [...]
Legislative Sessions Begin With Revenue Concerns
As state legislative sessions get underway, transportation funding shortfalls are emerging as a central issue across several states. In his Jan. 20 budget address, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) proposed shifting a tax on new vehicle purchases from the General Fund to the Transportation Fund. [...]
Governors Support Transportation Budget Increases
Several states are moving to boost transportation funding as part of their upcoming budget cycles, citing rising construction costs and infrastructure needs. The Wyoming Department of Transportation submitted a $282.8 million funding request on Jan. 5 for the next biennial budget, representing a $30 million [...]
Funding Challenges Continue to Affect State Transportation Programs
State transportation agencies are confronting renewed uncertainty as funding shortfalls and political pushback threaten major infrastructure plans. Indiana Department of Transportation officials warned lawmakers on Jan. 5 that the agency continues to postpone and cancel projects because of funding constraints. Legislation authorizing the state to [...]
Voters Approve $24 Billion in Local Transportation Investment in 2025
Voters in 2025 approved 82 percent of 283 transportation funding measures on state and local ballots throughout the country, according to initial results compiled by ARTBA’s Transportation Investment Advocacy Center (TIAC). The measures will generate an estimated $24 billion in new and renewed funding for roads, bridges, trails, [...]
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