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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
Four States Advance Transportation Funding Measures
Missouri state lawmakers May 4 approved $2.8 billion in bonds and general fund appropriations for improvements to Interstate 70. Gov. Mike Parson (R), who called for the investments in his annual State of the State address earlier this year, is expected to sign the bill [...]
Missouri Looks to Accelerate Transportation Projects
What happened: The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) held a public meeting Dec. 7 where MoDOT officials presented a new $10 billion high-priority list to help identify transportation infrastructure needs and guide project development. The $10 billion list includes $4.7 billion in road and bridge projects. Why it [...]
Successful Legislation Case Study: Missouri Senate Bill 262 (2021)
Missouri Gov. Mike Parsons (R) signed Senate Bill 262 (SB 262) into law on July 13, 2021. It increases the state gas tax by 12.5 cents per gallon over five years – from 17 cents per gallon to 29.5 cents per gallon by 2026. Facing [...]
Missouri Gas Tax Increase Goes to Governor
What happened: Missouri lawmakers May 11 approved raising the state gas tax 12.5 cents per gallon over five years. The bill could increase funding for roads and bridges by $514 million annually. The measure also would increase electric vehicle fees and permit residents to seek [...]
July 16: State Transportation Funding News Roundup
In California, a Sonoma County measure to renew a quarter-cent sales tax measure funding transportation projects will be on Nov. 3 ballot. This measure will generate $25 million, will extend the tax for another 20 years, and will require a two-thirds majority vote to [...]
COVID-19 Pandemic: State Transportation Funding Updates
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy approved a combined $24.5 billion capital plan for the state Turnpike Authority and Transportation Authority. Murphy also approved an average toll increase of 57 cents for passenger vehicles, set to take effect on Sept. 13. Read more>> State [...]
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