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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
Oregon Legislators Send Transportation Funding Bill to Governor
Oregon state Senators on Sept. 29 approved a transportation funding plan estimated to generate $4.3 billion in new revenue over the next 10 years. The bill increases the state gas tax by six cents-per-gallon, raises vehicle title and registration fees, temporarily increases the state payroll [...]
Michigan Lawmakers Announce Road Funding Deal
Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall (R-42) on Sept. 25 announced a budget deal that will include up to $1.8 billion for roads over the next five years. The plan, originally due in July, must be approved by Oct. 1 to avoid a state government shutdown. [...]
Forty-One States Introduce Transportation Funding Legislation by September 2025
As of September 2025, 41 states have introduced a total of 173 bills related to transportation investment, according to the latest analysis from the ARTBA Transportation Investment Advocacy Center (ARTBA-TIAC). Key Highlights: Mississippi enacted a nine-cent-per-gallon increase in the state gas tax on March 27. [...]
States Sound Alarm on Funding Shortfalls
Several states are reporting significant transportation funding challenges due to declining revenues and rising costs. On September 11, the Vermont Agency of Transportation proposed $7.5 million in project delays and administrative cost cutting for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. This move follows a downward revision in [...]
Updated Transportation Funding Handouts Now Available
A widely used transportation funding resource series has been updated to incorporate legislative changes enacted during the 2025 legislative session. ARTBA’s Transportation Investment Advocacy Center (ARTBA-TIAC) has created a series of one-page guides on transportation funding methods to be shared with the public, stakeholders, and [...]
New Session Added: “After the Win: Preparing for Challenges to Approved Transportation Funding”
Securing a transportation revenue increase is a major milestone—but the work doesn’t end there. At the 12th Annual National Workshop for State & Local Transportation Advocates (July 14-15 in Washington, D.C.) advocates will share their experiences facing challenges to revenue measures even after winning approval [...]
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