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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
Mar. 1. State Transportation Funding News Roundup
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation faces threats of reduced federal funding, potential repeal of the vehicle sales transfer tax provision, litigation, and diverted funds, a Feb. 28 report showed. The state’s Transportation Advisory Committee warned that these threats combined with current levels of funding, funding [...]
Feb 22. State Transportation Funding News Roundup
In Alabama a proposed gas tax increase made progress on Feb. 19 when the League of Municipalities, the Counties Association, and Gov. Kay Ivey (R) agreed on a 12-cent per gallon increase to be split between the state, counties, and municipalities. The bill is expected [...]
University of Alabama Releases Report on State Transportation Infrastructure Challenges
The University of Alabama’s Research and Economic Development department released a Feb. 1 report evaluating Alabama’s road network in comparison with neighboring states, assessing potential challenges facing the highway system, and outlining policy options to meet these challenges. One of the most prominent challenges identified [...]
Jan. 17: States Preparing for 2019 Legislative Session
Minnesota Governor-elect Tim Walz (D) has indicated support for a gas tax increase, a view echoed by the new Transportation Commissioner Margaret Anderson Kelliher. Kelliher has stated that she considers a gas tax more regressive than an income tax, but believes a gas tax is [...]
Jan. 10: State Transportation Funding News Roundup
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) and several state lawmakers intend to introduce legislation that would implement tolls along Interstate Highway 81 (I-81) to generate an estimated $2.2 billion in new revenue. Northam is supportive of tolling, predicting the benefits would outweigh the costs, but has [...]
Jan. 4: State Transportation Funding News Roundup
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) on Dec. 3 indicated support for a state gas tax increase. In November Sen. Pro Tem Del Marsh (R- District 12) stated the increase would be considered during the 2019 legislative session. Read More>> Wisconsin Gov.-elect Tony Evers (D) on [...]
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