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#gas-tax

Electric car owners don't pay gas tax. Concerned cities facing deficits for road care want that changed

Florida cities face declining gas tax revenues as electric vehicles proliferate, prompting calls for alternative transportation funding mechanisms.

STREET VIEW: Paying for the Pavement

Portland's 10-cent gas tax, crucial for transportation funding, faces anxiety in renewal despite broad endorsements.

Electric car owners don't pay gas tax. Concerned cities facing deficits for road care want that changed

Florida cities face declining gas tax revenues as electric vehicles proliferate, prompting calls for alternative transportation funding mechanisms.

STREET VIEW: Paying for the Pavement

Portland's 10-cent gas tax, crucial for transportation funding, faces anxiety in renewal despite broad endorsements.
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#local-government

NYC Deserved Bigger Say in Congestion Pricing, Mayor Adams Says

Mayor Adams advocates for more local control over Manhattan's congestion pricing program, which he believes should have involved the City Council.

State transit funding for Long Island hits skids, enraging critics: 'Shortchanged'

Long Island is receiving only 7.8% of New York's transport budget, a significant drop impacting local infrastructure funding.

NYC Deserved Bigger Say in Congestion Pricing, Mayor Adams Says

Mayor Adams advocates for more local control over Manhattan's congestion pricing program, which he believes should have involved the City Council.

State transit funding for Long Island hits skids, enraging critics: 'Shortchanged'

Long Island is receiving only 7.8% of New York's transport budget, a significant drop impacting local infrastructure funding.
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#congestion-pricing

MTA's Future at Risk Amid Major Financial Challenges, Comptroller Says

The MTA faces severe financial challenges needing $75 billion for capital projects, worsened by a funding gap from halted congestion pricing.

Hochul's new plan: congestion pricing for thee, but not for me

New York's congestion pricing initiative aims to raise revenue rather than reduce traffic congestion, disproportionately impacting private sector workers.

Transit agency faces $15B funding gap after NYC congestion pricing reversal

New York Governor paused congestion pricing plan due to significant opposition and political considerations.

MTA boss 'thrilled' Kathy Hochul eyeing lower congestion toll after NY gov indefinitely paused controversial scheme

Gov. Hochul is proposing a lower congestion toll for Midtown to fund MTA's capital program, navigating political concerns ahead of elections.

Hochul Must Put Up or Shut Up on Congestion Pricing, New Senate Transportation Chair Says - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul urged to create a 100-day plan to address $16.5 billion MTA shortfall after canceling congestion pricing launch.

Hochul Pushes for Congestion Pricing Delay in Last-Minute Reversal

Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering delaying Manhattan congestion pricing plan to boost CBD recovery, despite its environmental benefits.

MTA's Future at Risk Amid Major Financial Challenges, Comptroller Says

The MTA faces severe financial challenges needing $75 billion for capital projects, worsened by a funding gap from halted congestion pricing.

Hochul's new plan: congestion pricing for thee, but not for me

New York's congestion pricing initiative aims to raise revenue rather than reduce traffic congestion, disproportionately impacting private sector workers.

Transit agency faces $15B funding gap after NYC congestion pricing reversal

New York Governor paused congestion pricing plan due to significant opposition and political considerations.

MTA boss 'thrilled' Kathy Hochul eyeing lower congestion toll after NY gov indefinitely paused controversial scheme

Gov. Hochul is proposing a lower congestion toll for Midtown to fund MTA's capital program, navigating political concerns ahead of elections.

Hochul Must Put Up or Shut Up on Congestion Pricing, New Senate Transportation Chair Says - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul urged to create a 100-day plan to address $16.5 billion MTA shortfall after canceling congestion pricing launch.

Hochul Pushes for Congestion Pricing Delay in Last-Minute Reversal

Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering delaying Manhattan congestion pricing plan to boost CBD recovery, despite its environmental benefits.
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L.A. politicians ask Trump for $3.2 billion to pay for Olympic transportation projects

Los Angeles officials seek $3.2 billion from Trump for 2028 Olympic transportation projects, emphasizing its national importance and potential challenges.
#public-transit

Federal Spending Rescued Mass Transit During Covid. What Happens Now?

The federal government provided significant relief funds of $69.5 billion during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, crucial for rescuing public transit and saving jobs.

Letters: Funding transit

Trump's policies may lead to economic regression, echoing isolationist ideologies of the past.

Federal Spending Rescued Mass Transit During Covid. What Happens Now?

The federal government provided significant relief funds of $69.5 billion during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, crucial for rescuing public transit and saving jobs.

Letters: Funding transit

Trump's policies may lead to economic regression, echoing isolationist ideologies of the past.
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#kathy-hochul

Exclusive | Hochul mulls lower-cost NYC congestion toll - with city workers exempt - but will wait until after election: sources

Hochul is reevaluating the Manhattan congestion toll, considering lower rates and exemptions for government workers, aiming for political strategy post-elections.

Exclusive | Powerful NYC teachers union boss flunks Gov. Kathy Hochul, Dems over 'tone-deaf' congestion toll

The congestion toll is criticized as unfair to working class New Yorkers, with calls for Democrats to reconsider their support for it.

Exclusive | Hochul mulls lower-cost NYC congestion toll - with city workers exempt - but will wait until after election: sources

Hochul is reevaluating the Manhattan congestion toll, considering lower rates and exemptions for government workers, aiming for political strategy post-elections.

Exclusive | Powerful NYC teachers union boss flunks Gov. Kathy Hochul, Dems over 'tone-deaf' congestion toll

The congestion toll is criticized as unfair to working class New Yorkers, with calls for Democrats to reconsider their support for it.
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Highway to Hell: Fed Infrastructure Funding, Even Under Biden, Has Been Terrible for the Environment - Streetsblog USA

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law predominantly funded car infrastructure rather than climate-friendly transit projects, undermining its intended environmental benefits.
#legislation

AM Rajkumar introduces 'Ghostbuster Act' to eradicate untraceable ghost cars from NYC streets - QNS

The Ghostbuster Act aims to tackle ghost cars, enhancing law enforcement's ability to remove vehicles with counterfeit plates and reduce crime.

New York Pols Back Gounardes's Bill to Cut Driving by 20% - Streetsblog New York City

Lawmakers urged to cut vehicle miles traveled by 20% by 2050 to reduce infrastructure investment, pollution, and traffic violence.

AM Rajkumar introduces 'Ghostbuster Act' to eradicate untraceable ghost cars from NYC streets - QNS

The Ghostbuster Act aims to tackle ghost cars, enhancing law enforcement's ability to remove vehicles with counterfeit plates and reduce crime.

New York Pols Back Gounardes's Bill to Cut Driving by 20% - Streetsblog New York City

Lawmakers urged to cut vehicle miles traveled by 20% by 2050 to reduce infrastructure investment, pollution, and traffic violence.
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CA Election: Local Transportation Tax Measures - Streetsblog California

The California ballot features numerous measures related to local funding and infrastructure, highlighting significant funding challenges faced by local governments.

Talking Headways Podcast: Expanding Amtrak Across America Streetsblog USA

The $66 billion funding for passenger rail is exciting but slow to implement due to federal oversight challenges.

Crediting voters, Miami-Dade mayor backs off transit funds cut. Restores $16M in budget

Miami-Dade County is prioritizing transit expansion with an additional $16 million allocated in the 2025 budget.

The T is paying consultants up to $610 per hour - to figure out how to save money

State hiring expensive consultants to address transportation budget issues.

Active Transportation Program Cut Because Administration Wants to Prioritize Highways - Streetsblog California

The Active Transportation Program is facing a funding cut of $600 million, impacting its climate, energy, and equity efficiency.

Funding freeze for I-35 expansion denied in heated CAMPO vote - Austin Monitor

An attempt to halt I-35 expansion for air quality assessment was defeated, despite Austin and Travis County concerns. Construction on 8-mile stretch starts this year.
#infrastructure-development

Opinion: Tom McEnery, Lewis Wolff call San Jose BART extension municipal madness'

A call to reconsider the BART extension project in San Jose due to increased costs, delays, and potential obsolescence.

Borenstein: $12.8 billion San Jose BART extension plan should be scrutinized. Here's how.

Elected officials are facing a decision on whether to evaluate or blindly proceed with the South Bay BART extension despite doubling costs and delays.
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority requires more funding for the project, potentially impacting other transportation initiatives.

Opinion: Tom McEnery, Lewis Wolff call San Jose BART extension municipal madness'

A call to reconsider the BART extension project in San Jose due to increased costs, delays, and potential obsolescence.

Borenstein: $12.8 billion San Jose BART extension plan should be scrutinized. Here's how.

Elected officials are facing a decision on whether to evaluate or blindly proceed with the South Bay BART extension despite doubling costs and delays.
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority requires more funding for the project, potentially impacting other transportation initiatives.
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Should Communities That Suppress Housing Lose Their Road Funding? - Streetsblog USA

Tying transportation funding to policy outcomes has historical precedent.
New proposals suggest linking transportation funding to housing goals to address shortages.
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