‘Fix the Damn Roads’: States Step In After Trump’s Plans Stall Bloomberg » Governors in at least 11 states, including Michigan, Ohio and Connecticut, are pushing for new taxes, bond sales and tolls to raise money for long-needed work on roads, bridges and transit systems after President Donald Trump failed to enact a major infrastructure plan. Michelle2019-04-18T11:12:28-08:00March 11th, 2019|Roads, Sales Tax, Tolling, Trump & Infrastructure, U.S. News|
Long-term road funds idea picks up support Arkansas Democrat Gazette » In Little Rock, a legislative committee Wednesday recommended Senate approval of a proposal to refer to voters in 2020 a proposed constitutional amendment that would make permanent a half-percent sales tax that benefits highways but was intended to expire in four years. Michelle2019-04-18T13:34:23-08:00March 7th, 2019|Arkansas, Sales Tax|
Northam announces selection of firms to build $3.3 billion tunnel project The Washington Post » Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday that Virginia has selected a contractor to build two new tunnels and widen a major highway in Hampton Roads. The $3.3 billion price tag — funded by regional gas and sales taxes, tolls and other sources — makes it one of the two biggest transportation projects in commonwealth history. Michelle2019-04-18T13:51:16-08:00February 16th, 2019|Fuel Tax, Highways, Public-Private Partnerships, Sales Tax, Tolling, Virginia|
DOT chief: Electric, driverless cars could dry up road funds The Washington Times » The future of travel is just around the corner, North Carolina Transportation Secretary Jim Trogdon said, and the state needs to act swiftly to locate new road-building revenues that don’t rely on gasoline taxes and that depend less on personal car ownership and operation. Michelle2017-10-12T09:40:11-08:00October 2nd, 2017|Energy, Fuel Tax, Funding, Highways, North Carolina, Sales Tax|
Denver Metro Chamber to take a second swing at transportation funding The Denver Post » The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce will pursue a ballot initiative next year to boost state transportation funding after the state legislature failed to send voters a measure to raise $3.5 billion for roads and transit this year. Michelle2017-09-26T10:22:43-08:00September 6th, 2017|Colorado, Highways, Legislation, Metro Rail / Transit, Sales Tax|
Transportation bill survives first tests in Sacramento The Press Democrat » A $6 billion state transportation funding plan cleared its final committee in Sacramento this week and is now on course for a vote in the Senate. Michelle2017-06-28T13:45:17-08:00March 10th, 2017|California, Fuel Tax, Funding, Sales Tax, Vehicle Usage Fees|