Running on Empty: Refilling the Gas Tax Tank
With more Americans driving EVs and fuel efficiency rising, gas tax revenues aren’t enough to fund state transportation infrastructure....
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T.R.U.S.T.
- 5 days ago
- 1 min
Want to Make the Most of Federal Infrastructure Funding? There’s a Hub for That.
Through boot camps and training sessions, a group is helping smaller cities and towns with limited resources put together competitive...
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T.R.U.S.T.
- 7 days ago
- 1 min
Cars collect troves of data about traffic and road hazards. Should they share it?
KFOR by: JEFF McMURRAY, Associated Press Sep 8, 2024 The secret to avoiding red lights during rush hour in Utah’s largest city might be...
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T.R.U.S.T.
- Sep 6
- 1 min
Top 12 America’s Transportation Awards Finalists Named
AASHTO September 6, 2024 After four regional contests this summer, state departments of transportation from California, Arizona,...
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T.R.U.S.T.
- Sep 5
- 1 min
Hundreds of cities get federal help to make streets safer
Route Fifty By Daniel C. Vock SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 The $1 billion funding announcement is the second round of grants this year. To date, the...
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T.R.U.S.T.
- Sep 5
- 1 min
‘License plate flippers’ help drivers evade police, tickets and tolls
A few states and cities are cracking down on the devices, which obscure or conceal license plates.| Stateline By Amanda Hernandez...
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T.R.U.S.T.
- Sep 4
- 1 min
Why accessibility advocates praise DOT: ‘Never happened this fast’ | Cruising Altitude
USA Today By Zach Wichter September 4, 2024 I had the opportunity to sit down with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg last week. He...
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T.R.U.S.T.
- Aug 27
- 1 min
Infrastructure Bill Kickstarts States’ Road Projects
A boost in federal highway money has helped states break ground on new projects, some of which have languished due to a shortage of...
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T.R.U.S.T.
- Aug 22
- 1 min
Everyone hates potholes. One Calif. city thinks it has a permanent solution.
Rains and climate change are wreaking havoc SF Gate By Paula Mejía , Contributing LA Culture Editor Aug 22, 2024 It’s become something...
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T.R.U.S.T.
- Aug 14
- 1 min
States scramble to replace gas tax cash
Thirteen states give drivers an incentive to buy an electric vehicle — before charging them extra for it. Politico By Adam Aton...
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T.R.U.S.T.
- Aug 14
- 1 min
The dark side of the EV revolution: Road taxes
Pay-per-mile fees have emerged as the most likely solution to dropping gas revenues linked to electric vehicles. Politico By Alex Nieves...
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T.R.U.S.T.
- Aug 13
- 1 min
Want to speed up a road or transit project? Just host a political convention
KFOR by: JEFF McMURRAY, Associated Press Posted: Aug 13, 2024 CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago officials had planned to open a new elevated train...
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T.R.U.S.T.
- Aug 13
- 1 min
Funding Local Roads in an Era of EVs and Shrinking Fuel Taxes
States can compensate with vehicle and odometer taxes, but local governments can harness new data technologies — including GPS, 5G and AI...
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T.R.U.S.T.
- Aug 12
- 1 min
Congress could ease rules for small cities seeking transportation money, experts say
Discretionary grants give the president’s administration—and members of Congress—an opportunity to shape transportation policy. But...
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T.R.U.S.T.
- Aug 7
- 3 min
INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $26.5 Million in Grant Awards for Planning Projects to Restore and Replace Bridges Nationwide
US Department of Transportation Press Release August 7, 2024 Funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will create a pipeline of...
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T.R.U.S.T.
- Aug 5
- 1 min
Stuck bridges, buckling roads − extreme heat is wreaking havoc on America’s aging infrastructure
The Conversation By Suyun Paul Ham, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington August 5, 2024 Summer...
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T.R.U.S.T.
- Aug 1
- 1 min
The Pandemic’s Tenacious Grip on Traffic Safety
New AAA Research Finds Greatest Harmful Impact on Disadvantaged Communities AAA By Andrew Gross 8/1/2024 Washington D.C. (August 1, 2024)...
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T.R.U.S.T.
- Jul 31
- 1 min
States consider new science-backed solution to save time and money on concrete infrastructure repair
Purdue University July 31, 2024 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ Committee on Materials and Pavements...
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T.R.U.S.T.
- Jul 30
- 1 min
US Lawmakers Push for Safer Roads as Recess Begins
Transport Topics by Eugene Mulero July 30, 2024 Transportation Leaders Highlight Role of 2021 Infrastructure Law Before leaving...
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T.R.U.S.T.
- Jul 29
- 1 min
The key to safer roads? Narrow the lanes.
Route Fifty By Wes Guckert, JULY 29, 2024 COMMENTARY | A study late last year found that the approach significantly enhanced safety for...
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