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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
March 23: Analysis of Texas’ 2014/2015 Successful Transportation Funding Measures
In two consecutive years, Texas voters overwhelmingly approved two ballot measures to direct revenue to the State Highway Fund for the purpose of maintaining and constructing public roadways and repaying General Obligation bonds used for highway improvements. An in-depth case study by the Transportation Investment Advocacy [...]
March 23: Indiana Governor Signs Transportation Funding Measures into Law
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence (R) signed into law on March 23 a set of bills that will commit $1.2 billion to state and local transportation infrastructure. The legislation will: Transfer state reserves exceeding 11.5 percent at the end of Fiscal Year 2016, with 55 percent [...]
Texas 2014 and 2015 Transportation Funding Propositions
In two consecutive years, Texas voters overwhelmingly approved two ballot measures to direct revenue to the State Highway Fund for the purpose of maintaining and constructing public roadways and repaying General Obligation bonds used for highway improvements. Texas 2014 and 2015 Transportation Funding Ballot Measures Case [...]
March 22: South Carolina House Leaders Consider Senate Plan
South Carolina House leaders affirmed in a March 16 letter to Gov. Nikki Haley (R) that a gas tax increase would be taken off the table this legislative session. In keeping with that pledge, the House on March 22 voted down a new gas tax [...]
March 22: Updated Report Tracks 72 Bills in 35 States
Seventy-two bills in 35 states are currently being tracked in the Transportation Investment Advocacy Center’s ‘State Transportation Funding Monthly Report’, with more anticipated as the year progresses. Eight states are evaluating measures to increase their motor fuel tax, while five other states are discussing proposing [...]
ARTBA to Host 3rd National Workshop for State & Local Transportation Advocates July 13 in Washington, D.C.
Presidential & Congressional Elections Likely to Spur More Transportation Funding Legislation & Ballot Initiatives (WASHINGTON)— The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) is bringing together business professionals and public officials this summer to share best practices, playbook secrets and other keys to success in advancing [...]
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