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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
March 26: State Transportation Funding News Roundup
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is continuing construction plans for nearly $400 million in projects across the state, despite the pandemic. In addition, the state will grant $158 million from a January fuel tax increase to local safety projects. Prior to this tax, [...]
ARTBA Resource on Coronavirus Available
ARTBA is compiling information from a variety of resources to help keep its members and other transportation construction professionals informed on key issues related to the Coronavirus pandemic. Visit the webpage.
COVID-19 Concerns May Impact Transportation Funding at the Ballot
A $190 million transportation bond measure has been withdrawn from the May 19 ballot in Bend, Oregon due to uncertainties in the municipal bond market brought on by the COVID-19 epidemic. The goal is to put the bond package, which proposes dozens of projects aimed [...]
March 20: State Transportation Funding News Roundup
Efforts to raise the state gas and corporate taxes to enhance the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority have been delayed by the covid-19 crisis . Read more>> A New York coalition of highway superintendents and road workers is urging lawmakers to increase funding for [...]
Free April 14 Webinar Explores 2020 Transportation Investment Ballot & Election Campaigns
Three state transportation investment advocates will share their campaign experiences and discuss November ballot measures during a 2 p.m. Eastern, April 14, webinar sponsored by ARTBA's Transportation Investment Advocacy Center™ (ARTBA-TIAC). The webinar is free but requires advanced registration. Space is limited. The featured speakers [...]
99% of Illinois Lawmakers Who Supported 2019 Gas Tax Bill Advance to General Election
All but one of 16 Illinois lawmakers who voted to support last year's transportation investment measure and faced a March 17 primary opponent won their contest and will move on to the November general election, according to analysis of primary election returns from the American [...]
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