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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
June 6: Analysis of North Carolina’s Successful 2015 Campaign to Increase Transportation Funding
In 2015, North Carolina state lawmakers prevented a dramatic motor fuel tax cut, eliminated Highway Fund transfers, raised Division of Motor Vehicle fees, increased the tax on out-of-state motor vehicle purchases, and permitted municipalities to increase their local vehicle sales tax. By doing so, the [...]
North Carolina 2015 Transportation Funding Increase
In 2015, North Carolina state lawmakers prevented a dramatic motor fuel tax cut, eliminated Highway Fund transfers, raised Division of Motor Vehicle fees, increased the tax on out-of-state motor vehicle purchases, and permitted municipalities to increase their local vehicle sales tax. By doing so, the [...]
June 3: Vermont Governor Signs $612.5 Million Transportation Funding Bill
by Tyler Kane, Transportation Investment Advocacy Center Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin (D) on June 2 signed the FY 2017 Transportation Bill that approves $612.5 million for the state’s infrastructure improvements and maintenance. The bill received overwhelming bipartisan support when it was passed by both levels [...]
June 3: Weekly State Transportation Funding Roundup
by Tyler Kane, Transportation Investment Advocacy Center Engineers within the Nebraska Department of roads proposed May 30 installing “super two” highways throughout the state, which feature wider shoulders and extra passing lanes at approximately five mile windows. These highways cost approximately $2.5 million less per [...]
June 2: California Announces $1.5 Billion in Transportation Budget Cuts and Project Delays
by Tyler Kane, Transportation Investment Advocacy Center The California Transportation Commission (CTC) adopted a five-year transportation funding plan that cuts or delays $1.5 billion in highway, bridge and transit projects. The plan cuts $754 million in projects from CTC’s current transportation budget. An additional $755 [...]
Reserve Your Room for the 7/13 Workshop Before The Cutoff Date!
The National Workshop for State & Local Transportation Advocates is fast approaching! If you have not yet registered, please do so today. Visit https://transportationinvestment.org/state-funding-advocacy-workshop/workshops/ for more information on the program taking place July 13 at the Washington Court Hotel. The room block deadline is June [...]
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