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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
Nov. 1: Updated Spreadsheet Details 17 State Gas Tax Legislative Increases
From 2013-2016, 17 states increased taxes on motor fuels to support needed transportation investments. For a quick summary of the states and legislation, download our handout. For information on all transportation funding increases since 2013, click through to the end of our 'State Transportation Funding [...]
Oct. 28: State Transportation Funding News Roundup
by Tyler Kane, Transportation Investment Advocacy Center The latest news on state and local transportation funding around the country. To receive this weekly digest by email, subscribe to TranspoAdvocates News. Louisiana Department of Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson said there was growing support for a state [...]
Oct. 20: State Transportation Funding News Roundup
With Tyler Kane, Transportation Investment Advocacy Center To illustrate the need for increased funding, the Mississippi Department of Transportation took a group of lawmakers on a tour of the state’s most troubled transportation infrastructure over the summer. According to the department’s executive director, safety is [...]
Free Webinar Nov. 10 Will Explore the 2016 General Election and Ballot Measures
Transportation funding experts and advocates will come together to explore the 2016 general election results and ballot measure campaigns during a free hour-long webinar on Nov. 10 hosted by ARTBA’s Transportation Investment Advocacy Center™ (TIAC). Speakers will provide a deep dive into the Nov. 8 [...]
Oct. 14: New Jersey Governor Approves $16 Billion in New Revenue for Transportation Funding
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) signed into law on Oct. 14, legislation that will provide $16 billion in new state transportation funding over the next eight years. The 23 cents-per-gallon gas tax increase and 27 cents-per-gallon diesel tax increase will go into effect on [...]
Oct. 7: New Jersey Legislature Sends Transportation Funding Bill to Governor
The New Jersey Senate and Assembly on Oct. 7 approved legislation that will increase the state gas tax by 23 cents per gallon and the diesel tax by 27 cents per gallon effective Nov. 1, 2016, for an additional $16 billion in transportation funding over [...]
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