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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
Aug. 18: California Considering Transportation Funding Plan
Two California Democratic legislators on Aug. 17 released a $7.4 billion transportation funding plan that would increase the state gas tax by 17 cents-per-gallon and the diesel tax by 30 cents-per-gallon, with both indexed to inflation. The proposal would also create a new $165 annual [...]
August 10: State Transportation Funding Midweek Roundup
By Tyler Kane, Transportation Investment Advocacy Center A poll conducted by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers concluded that nearly half of Americans in both parties believe infrastructure quality has declined over the past five years. More than 70 percent of respondents also stated that federal, [...]
July 27: Several States Facing Transportation Construction Delays and Cuts
Facing $37 million in budget cuts, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) on July 22 released an updated plan that includes decreasing maintenance work, delaying personnel hiring, and raising transit fees. The reduction in funding, a result of a decreased state general budget as well [...]
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: 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 [...]
June 10: Weekly State Transportation News Roundup
by Tyler Kane Following failure to pass legislation that would have raised the state’s gas tax, Missouri lawmakers approved a $20 million allocation of General Fund revenue for a cost-sharing program that will partner the state government with local governments to expedite the completion of local transportation [...]
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