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Pritzker defends plan to raise tolls
2+ hour ago (423+ words) (The Center Square) " Gov. J. B. Pritzker says higher proposed Illinois Tollway rates are for many users that travel to and from other states. Illinois Tollway officials are proposing a toll increase of about 45 cents per toll for IPASS users and a…...
Report shows solving transportation needs could affect taxpayers | Tennessee | thecentersquare. com
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (813+ words) (The Center Square)" Tennessee will need billions to meet its transportation needs, which could force lawmakers to consider increases in taxes or user fees. A draft report presented to the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations shows that state funding…...
The "risky business" behind Puget Sound transportation planning
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (540+ words) (The Center Square) - Puget Sound Regional Council's recent update to their2050 regional transportation plan failed to account for Sound Transit's recent changes to ST3 deferring certain light rail extensions, some transportation experts argue. As a result, they say the plan's transit ridership…...
Virginia approves $28. 5 B transportation plan
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (240+ words) (The Center Square) " Virginia will invest $28. 5 billion in roads, bridges, rail and public transportation over the next six years under a plan approved this week by the Commonwealth Transportation Board. The fiscal year 2027-32 Six-Year Improvement Program takes effect July 1 and…...
Taxpayers paying $50 million+ for Chicago-owned bus station
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (285+ words) (The Center Square) " Taxpayers are expected to fork over at least $50 million for Chicago to own and operate a Greyhound bus terminal. On Wednesday, the city council approved the $19. 2 million acquisition of the station that was facing possible closure. Mayor…...
Contra Costa County voters could see transit tax on ballot
6+ day, 33+ min ago (357+ words) (The Center Square) " A California bill expanding a transit tax on Contra Costa County received support in an Assembly hearing Wednesday. Senate Bill 1408would expand the current transit sales tax from 0. 5% to 1% in Contra Costa County, a large county east of…...
Auditor: East Bay Area transit could run out of money soon
1+ week, 1+ day ago (470+ words) (The Center Square) " The California State Auditor says that bus service provided by six East San Francisco Bay Area public transportation agencies could decline if structural budget problems aren't quickly fixed. A May 2026 audit identifies two key problems that affect…...
King County approves sales tax increase for road repairs
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (517+ words) (The Center Square) - A controversial sales tax increase will fund critical road repairs in unincorporated parts of King County, but will be paid for by residents across the county, including in Seattle. The sales tax measure narrowly passed by the…...
E-scooter legislation returns after a "tough ride
1+ week, 1+ day ago (493+ words) (The Center Square) " E-scooters could be back on the streets of Pennsylvania for the first time in three years if a bill under consideration Monday by the Committee of Transportation advances to become law. Democratic Rep. Emily Kincaid of Allegheny…...
MARTA, drones highlight safety questions ahead of World Cup | Georgia | thecentersquare. com
1+ week, 4+ day ago (393+ words) (The Center Square)" Officials with Atlanta's transit system promised safety for riders and penalties for those who vandalize the stations. Officers from Denver's transit agency will be helping the Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Police Department with safety during the…...