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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer.
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, [...]
Feb. 7: State Transportation Funding News Roundup
ARTBA-TIAC provides live tracking of state transportation investment legislation. Below are some recent developments. Visit the State Legislation page to follow the progress of transportation investment in state legislatures. The Virginia House Finance Committee approved Del. Delores McQuinn’s (D -70) proposal to raise [...]
Jan. 31: State Transportation Funding News Roundup
The Utah Legislature has repealed an unpopular tax reform package that could have generated $170 million in transportation investment in 2021. The move came soon after a citizen’s referendum reached the required signature threshold to be placed on the November ballot. House Majority Leader Francis [...]
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Prioritizes Transportation Funding in 2020 Budget Address
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) Jan. 6 proposed a three-step plan to increase state transportation funding in Fiscal Years 2020 to 2022. He confronted the state’s inability to update roads and transit systems in his annual budget presentation, identifying the effort as a “platform for [...]
December 20: State Transportation Funding News Roundup
The Washington State Transportation Commission will propose a "by-the-mile" tax by Jan 13. to replace the state's 49.4 cents-per-gallon gas tax over concern that increased fuel efficiency will dilute its effectiveness to raise sufficient revenue. The commission recommends implementing a 2.4-cents-per-mile tax with hybrid [...]
December 13: State Transportation Funding News Roundup
Several Massachusetts state representatives say they will try to increase the state's $.24-per-gallon gasoline tax next month. State Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D – Pittsfield) has also proposed a pilot program to study a vehicle miles traveled fee. Read more>> Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont [...]