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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer.
Virginia Case Study: Senate Bill 890
The Transportation Investment Advocacy Center (TIAC) staff researches and prepares detailed case studies of successful — and unsuccessful — state and local legislative and ballot initiatives to increase transportation infrastructure investment. Each study explores the key players, politics, issues, and media involved in the effort, [...]
Virginia Senate Bill 890 (2020)
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) on April 2020 signed Senate Bill 890 (2020) into law raising the state gas tax by 10 cents-per-gallon over two years and indexes the tax to the average wholesale price of fuel. Senate Bill 890 amends numerous laws related to [...]
COVID-19 Pandemic: State Transportation Funding Updates
In Douglas County, Nebraska, voters approved a countywide ballot to borrow $200 million for pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction. This measure passed with 73 percent support despite economic pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more>> These states say declining motor fuel tax revenue collections [...]
COVID-19 Pandemic: State Transportation Funding Updates
Connecticut’s transportation program is running out of money due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but state lawmakers insist they will not raise the gas tax or impose higher tolls. Their short-term solution is to borrow more money. Read more>> Since 2004, [...]
COVID-19 Pandemic: State Transportation Funding Updates
Reduced traffic volumes are expected to cause a decline in state fuel tax, toll, and user fee revenue which could delay thousands of projects nationwide. To prevent major cuts to projects transportation agencies have asked Congress for an immediate $50 billion and a plan [...]
Virginia Lawmakers Reach Deal on Transportation Investment Bill
Virginia legislators have reached an agreement to increase the state gas tax by 10 cents per gallon over the next two years, with annual adjustments to changes in inflation going forward. The deal will also expand regional gas taxes already in place in Northern Virginia, [...]