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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
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 [...]
Explore the Politics of Transportation Funding at July TIAC Workshop
The best idea to increase transportation funding is the one that earns approval from elected leaders and voters. Policy proposals that "look good on paper" may not make it into law. What does it take to get investment ideas across the finish line? Find out [...]
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