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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
State Transportation Investment Trends & Campaign Strategies Focus of July 17 Workshop
Only one month left, limited number of seats available for DC event. Join advocates passionate about state and local transportation investment at the 6th Annual “National Workshop for State & Local Transportation Advocates” on July 16-17 in Washington, D.C. This one-of-a-kind event will explore funding [...]
States Continue to Boost Transportation Investment
Nineteen states approved an estimated $1.8 billion in one-time and recurring revenue for roads and bridges during the first five months of 2019, according to the latest analysis by ARTBA’s Transportation Investment Advocacy Center™. Nine states approved legislation during May, including these highlights: Kansas: $100 [...]
Michigan House Develops Price-Neutral Road Funding Plan
Michigan House Republicans say the state can raise $542.5 million annually for road repairs by phasing out its 6 percent sales tax on gasoline and replacing it with an increased state gas tax. The state sales tax on gas generates an estimated $894 million in annual [...]
June 6: State Transportation Funding News Roundup
Despite a 2017 $5.3 billion increase to the state’s highway system over 10 years, 20 percent of Oregon bridges are at risk of becoming structurally deficient in several years. Oregon earned a C- from the American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2019 evaluation, highlighting the unfunded [...]
Illinois Legislature Approves Indexed Gas Tax Increase, Electric Vehicle Fee
Illinois lawmakers June 2 overwhelmingly approved a measure expected to generate $1.8 billion annually in new transportation revenue, with 80 percent dedicated to highway maintenance, construction, bridge repair, congestion relief, and aviation-related construction, and 20 percent for rail and public transit facilities. The revenue will [...]
May 31: State Transportation Funding News Roundup
The Seattle Transportation Department (SDOT) is exploring congestion pricing to reduce congestion and pollution while increasing transportation efficiency. SDOT detailed the measures in a congestion pricing study and blog post. Read More>> The Connecticut transportation fund could net between $600 million and $800 million [...]
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