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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
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>> [...]
COVID-19 Pandemic: State Transportation Funding Updates
Rural America faces a $211 billion transportation backlog according to TRIP, The Road Information Program. Its lates research shows conditions will be exacerbated by declines in revenue associated with COVID-19. Read more>> These states say declining motor fuel tax revenue collections due to [...]
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, [...]
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