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Four States Will Ask Voters for Transportation Funding This Year

GovTech » Gas taxes may be the most practical way to raise money for transportation, but they can also be politically perilous. That’s why transportation advocates are closely watching four statewide ballot measures this November that would affect fuel taxes or transportation funding.

Michelle2018-09-26T15:37:48-08:00September 25th, 2018|California, Colorado, Missouri, Roads, Utah|

Utah Gov. Herbert helps kick off three-year, $430M I-15 expansion

Deseret News » The so-called I-15 Technology Corridor project will add two lanes on both the northbound and southbound sides from Lehi’s Main Street to state Route 92, for a total of six lanes in both directions on completion. Interchange renovations are also in the mix, as well as 13 bridge rebuilds and the construction of a new bridge that will span I-15 connecting the east and west legs of Triumph Boulevard.

Michelle2018-09-25T12:32:12-08:00April 25th, 2018|Highways, Utah|

Utah House Passes Bill Giving Transportation Commission More Freedom to Toll

Transport Topics » Senate Bill 71 passed by a vote of 49-21, authorizing the transportation commission to establish tolling systems even on existing highways. Previously the group only had authority to set up tolls on new road projects.

Michelle2018-03-06T14:52:36-08:00March 6th, 2018|Tolling, Utah|

California, Oregon Testing Per-Mile Fee in Lieu of Fuel Tax

Bloomberg » California and Oregon are planning to launch the first interstate pilot program that charges a per-mile fee rather a fuel tax at the pump.

Michelle2017-10-20T08:36:15-08:00October 17th, 2017|California, Colorado, Fuel Tax, Hawaii, Highways, Oregon, Road Usage Charge, Utah, Washington|

Legislature to consider settlement on problematic SR 92 rebuild

KSL » The potential settlement comes two years after the Utah Department of Transportation filed a civil lawsuit in Utah court against the contractors for $30 million.

Michelle2017-09-25T13:21:52-08:00September 18th, 2017|Highways, Utah|

Task force considering new revenue models for transportation infrastructure

Deseret News » Utah lawmakers are trying to account for potential public-private partnerships (P3s) and new energy-efficient vehicles as they plan for the state’s future transportation infrastructure and maintenance needs. One option under consideration: “asset recycling.” The program allows states to sell or lease revenue-generating, publicly owned assets to the private sector, which would then take over the maintenance costs and make payments to the states.

Michelle2017-10-23T08:32:58-08:00August 23rd, 2017|Public-Private Partnerships, Roads, Utah|