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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
Oct. 6: State Transportation Funding News Roundup
With Tyler Kane, Transportation Investment Advocacy Center Unable to secure enough votes for an emergency voting session earlier in the week, New Jersey legislators will take up legislation to increase the state gas tax by 23 cents-per-gallon on Oct. 7. Read More>> The Missouri Department [...]
Sept. 30: NJ Leaders Announce $16 Billion Transportation Funding Deal with Gas Tax Increase
Gov. Chris Christie (R) announced on Sept. 30 that New Jersey’s Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) will be reauthorized for $2 billion per year for the next eight years, the largest and longest reauthorization in the state’s history. The plan will be funded with a 23 [...]
Sept. 30: State Transportation Funding News Roundup
With Tyler Kane, Transportation Investment Advocacy Center Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner John Schroer delivered a public presentation on Sept. 27 about why the state needs to increase transportation funding and what neighboring states have been doing to invest in their roads and bridges. [...]
Sept. 22: State Transportation Funding News Weekly Roundup
The Wyoming Department of Transportation’s funds remain stable, despite cuts to the state budget that have affected multiple other state agencies. The department’s financial stability is due in part to its minimal reliance on the state general fund, which only contributes approximately 2 percent to [...]
Sept. 16: Wisconsin Department of Transportation Proposed Budget Delays Highway Projects
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2017-2019 budget proposal released Sept. 15 includes a $447.4 million cut from state highway programs, which would delay several major highway construction projects throughout the state, and an increase of nearly $70 million for maintenance and $65 million for local [...]
Sept. 16: Updated Report Tracks over 90 State Transportation Funding Measures
Over 90 bills related to state transportation funding have been discussed to-date in 38 states during the 2016 legislative session. Twelve measures have already been approved, totaling $4.343 billion. Further state legislative action is expected as the year progresses, particularly in New Jersey as talks continue [...]
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