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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
The Cost of the “Orderly Shutdown” of NJ Transportation Projects: $41 Million & 1,700 Workers Sidelined in First Week Alone
Price Tag of Prolonged Closures Could Reach $9 Million Per Week (WASHINGTON) - A new analysis finds that a week-long shutdown of New Jersey transportation improvement projects that began July 8 will cost the transportation construction industry and New Jersey taxpayers at least $41 million and displace as [...]
July 7: State Transportation Funding News
with Tyler Kane, Transportation Investment Advocacy Center California officially launched its Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Tax pilot program on July 1 with 5,000 volunteers. This program will use simulated payments amongst a socioeconomically and geographically diverse test group to identify the best method for tracking [...]
July 1: Christie Orders Shutdown of N.J. Transportation Projects
With Tyler Kane, Transportation Investment Advocacy Center New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) has declared a state of emergency and ordered a halt to all work paid for by the nearly depleted Transportation Trust Fund as he clashes with state Senate leaders over tax proposals. [...]
July 1: State Transportation Funding Weekly Roundup
With Tyler Kane, Transportation Investment Advocacy Center Gas taxes increased on July 1 by 4.9 cents per gallon in Washington state, and 0.9 cents per gallon in Maryland. The same day, California decreased its gas tax by 2.2 cents per gallon, while Nebraska and North [...]
Advocates Workshop Luncheon Will Serve Transportation Funding Solutions
Transportation funding campaign challenges and success strategies are on the menu for an interactive “Hot Topics Lunch” at the third Annual National Workshop for State & Local Transportation Advocates. Registration is still open for the July 13 event at the Washington Court Hotel in Washington, D.C. [...]
June 28: N.J. Assembly Sends Gas Tax Increase Proposal to Senate
The New Jersey General Assembly approved a measure early June 28 to increase the state motor fuel tax by 23 cents-per-gallon. The legislation is estimated to provide $2 billion per year over eight years. The bill would also decrease the state sales tax gradually by [...]
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