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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
$1 Billion Transportation Bond Measure on Austin November Ballot
Voters in Austin, Texas will decide on a $1 billion transportation bond after the Austin City Council unanimously approved the measure August 7 for the November 4 ballot. The bond will go towards supporting Project Connect, a high-capacity transportation plan created through a partnership of [...]
Texas Lawmakers Consider Transportation Funding Options
Lawmakers in Texas are currently searching for a way to close the widening gap in funding needed to repair and maintain the state’s transportation infrastructure. Proposition One, also known as the “Texas Transportation Funding Amendment,” will be on the November ballot. If approved by voters, [...]
Transportation Assessment Says Texas Needs $28 Billion for Roads
Texas will need a total of $28 billion over the next two years to maintain its current road system, according to a report conducted by David Ellis with the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. Ellis provided details about his findings to the Texas House Transportation Funding, [...]
2014 Transportation Funding Initiatives
Our review of state legislatures shows that as of February 26, 14 states legislatures are currently considering bills to increase funding for state transportation programs. In November, voters in Texas will have an opportunity to approve an amendment to the state's Constitution that would redirect [...]
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