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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
State Officials Propose Transportation Budget Cuts
Public officials in at least three states have presented plans to cut transportation spending in the next fiscal year. Colorado legislators on March 31 proposed a $64 million cut from the State Highway Fund in the 2025-2026 fiscal year and another $50 million the following [...]
Colorado Moves to Protect its Transportation Revenue
What happened: A provision to withhold local transportation funds from cities that failed to increase housing density along major transit routes was removed from pending legislation April 23 after significant pushback from investment advocates. The requirement would have affected 31 local governments and jeopardized an [...]
New Resource! State Retail Delivery Fee Handout
Taxes or fees on retail deliveries offer a new way to achieve sustainable transportation funding. They ensure delivery vehicles, which are often heavier, make frequent trips, and put additional wear and tear on roads and bridges, contribute to infrastructure maintenance and improvements. ARTBA's Transportation Investment [...]
Colorado Lawmakers Send $5 Billion Transportation Funding Increase to Governor
Update: Gov. Polis signed the measure into law on June 18. What happened: Colorado lawmakers voted June 2 to send a $5 billion transportation funding bill to Gov. Jared Polis (D). The legislation could: Gradually increase state motor fuel taxes by 8 cents-per-gallon, Institute a [...]
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 [...]
COVID-19 Pandemic: State Transportation Funding Updates
Wyoming state legislators are exploring transportation revenue and safety solutions as they face a $135 million annual shortfall. Their proposals to make up the revenue include new tolls, a road usage charge, and increasing the state’s 24-cents-per-gallon fuel tax, unchanged since 2014. Read more>> [...]
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