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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
Funding Challenges Continue to Affect State Transportation Programs
State transportation agencies are confronting renewed uncertainty as funding shortfalls and political pushback threaten major infrastructure plans. Indiana Department of Transportation officials warned lawmakers on Jan. 5 that the agency continues to postpone and cancel projects because of funding constraints. Legislation authorizing the state to [...]
Eyes on State Transportation Funding in 2025
What’s happening: Several states are preparing to tackle long-term transportation funding shortfalls during the 2025 legislative session. Among them: Maine lawmakers are considering a variety of options while facing a projected $280 million transportation fund deficit by fiscal year 2027, about a quarter of the [...]
Four States Advance Transportation Funding Measures
Missouri state lawmakers May 4 approved $2.8 billion in bonds and general fund appropriations for improvements to Interstate 70. Gov. Mike Parson (R), who called for the investments in his annual State of the State address earlier this year, is expected to sign the bill [...]
COVID-19 Pandemic: State Transportation Funding Updates
Construction crews in most states continued to work on critical transportation infrastructure projects while taking COVID-19 precautions, according to a March 23-27 of ARTBA members. Nearly 75% of respondents expected financial or material disruptions, and two-thirds were experiencing changes or adjustments to project schedules. Read more>> [...]
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 [...]
Jan. 10: State Transportation Funding News Roundup
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) and several state lawmakers intend to introduce legislation that would implement tolls along Interstate Highway 81 (I-81) to generate an estimated $2.2 billion in new revenue. Northam is supportive of tolling, predicting the benefits would outweigh the costs, but has [...]
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