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Use of Credit Information for Insurance

For the last several years, insurance companies have been using credit information to determine a consumer's level of risk before selling or renewing auto, home or renter insurance policies. Legislators in 22 states and Puerto Rico are addressing legislation regarding the use of credit information in insurance in the 2013 legislative session. More

Broad Drop in State Unemployment

Unemployment declined in April in 40 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rates rose in three states and remained steady in the remaining seven states. States with the highest job growth were Texas, New York and Florida. More
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!State Traffic Safety Legislation DatabaseBill Summaries/ Databases5/21/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1359913599Search the State Traffic Safety Legislation database by state, topic, year, status, sponsor and keyword.
!NCSL Transportation Funding and Finance Legislation DatabaseBill Summaries/ Databases5/7/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2572025720NCSL's Transportation Funding and Finance Legislation searchable online database tracks bills in many topic areas, including fuel taxes, sales taxes, bonding, fees, public-private partnerships, tolls, alternative fuels and electric vehicles, and vehicle-miles traveled or VMT fees.
!Transportation Access and Mobility Legislation DatabaseBill Summaries/ Databases5/7/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2588725887Transportation Access and Mobility Legislation Database.
!Transport ReportArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/2/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2163621636The TRANSPORT REPORT is a periodic publication of NCSL’s Transportation Programs
!InfraAmericas USP3 Infrastructure Forum 2013Meetings3/28/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=25999259992013 InfraAmericas US P3 Infrastructure Forum.
!School Bus SafetyArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/28/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1359213592School Bus Safety overview page.
!Spotlight: Distracted DrivingArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/28/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1865718657Spotlight landing page for resources on distracted driving
!Traffic Safety Trends: State Legislative Action 2012Bill Summaries/ Databases2/22/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2587125871Traffic Safety Trends: State Legislative Action for 2012.
!NCSL Human Service Transportation Coordination DatabaseBill Summaries/ Databases2/18/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1816718167NCSL's State Transportation Coordination Database provides information about pending legislation, executive orders and statutes related to the coordination of human service transportation programs.
!NCSL Major State Transportation Legislation 2012Reports2/14/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2582625826Report summarizing major state and federal transportation policy developments in 2012.
!Letter to Senate EPW Committee Re: WRDALetters/Testimony2/12/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2582025820Letter from NCSL ETA Committee to Senator Boxer and Vitter regarding the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) reauthorization.
!Mission to Serve Report Veterans TransportationReports1/24/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2575125751Landing page for A Mission to Serve, a 2013 NCSL report detailing state activities that help military veterans access transportation. Includes case studies, state-by-state profiles and a nationwide synthesis.
!On the Move: State Strategies for 21st Century Transportation SolutionsReports1/2/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2504425044Transportation policy and funding are at a critical juncture in the United States. Faced with budget shortfalls and a host of other challenges, state legislatures are exploring and enacting a number of innovative policies to ensure that the future mobility needs of all Americans are met in a manner that is fiscally sound and supports a broad range of policy goals.
!NCSLnet Search Results: Transportation Funding Legislation DatabaseBill Summaries/ Databases12/31/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1359713597Archived NCSL Transportation Funding Legislation searchable online database (2007 to 2012).
!Transit Oriented Development in the States Reports12/21/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2563925639As transit systems expand across the country, state legislatures are creating laws and programs to transit-oriented development; communities that support and encourage transit use and transportation choices, as well as spur economic development.
![Database] Transportation Operations, Management and ITS Database OverviewBill Summaries/ Databases10/9/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1911519115Transportation Operations, Management and ITS Overview for the database.
![RealID] Count Down to REAL IDArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1357713577REAL ID News and Analysis
!State Human Service Transportation Coordinating Councils: An Overview and State ProfilesReports8/26/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2035720357State Human Service Transportation Coordinating Councils: An Overview and State Profiles.
!Taxation of Alternative FuelsBill Summaries/ Databases8/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=24406244064 charts of states with taxation of alternative fuels
!Transportation Coordination Quarterly NewsletterArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/13/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2068720687A quarterly newsletter about transportation coordination.
!Motor Fuel Sales Taxes and Other Taxes on Fuel Distributors or SuppliersBill Summaries/ Databases6/21/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2437724377A chart of states with Motor Fuel Sales Taxes and Other Taxes on Fuel Distributors or Suppliers.
!Paving the WayArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2475724757Congress is moving slowly toward a long-term transportation bill while state lawmakers are on a more direct route to pay for roads and bridges.
!Major State Transportation Legislation, 2011 Bill Summaries/ Databases6/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2480024800Chart of Major State Transportation Legislation for 2011.
!Toll Facilities in the United StatesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/26/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2451124511Overview and maps of toll facilities in the United States, including high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes.
!Public-Private Partnerships for Transportation: A Toolkit for LegislatorsReports3/12/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2032120321The landing page for the 2010 NCSL report Public-Private Partnerships for Transportation: A Toolkit for Legislators.
!Regional Human Service Transportation Coordinating Councils: Synthesis, Case Studies and DirectoryReports1/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2405524055Landing page for the 2012 report Regional Human Service Transportation Coordinating Councils: Synthesis, Case Studies and Directory.
!Aging in Place: A State Survey of Livability Policies and PracticesReports12/6/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2393723937Aging in Place: A State Survey of Livability Policies and Practices.
![Transportation Review] Teen Driving: Graduated Driver’s Licenses and MoreReports9/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2363923639A Transportation Review on Teen Driving: Graduated Driver’s Licenses and More.
!Transportation Governance and FinanceReports8/12/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1911719117Reassigned. Landing page for the 2011 NCSL-AASHTO report Transportation Governance and Finance: A 50-State Review of State Legislatures and Departments of Transportation.
![Transportation Review] Driving on a Suspended or Revoked LicenseReports8/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2371623716Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License a 2011 Transportation Review
![Transportation Review] Motor Vehicle Registration and License PlatesReports8/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2363823638A 2011 Transportation Review on Motor Vehicle Registration and License Plates
!Partners Project on Public-Private Partnerships (P3s/PPPs)Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/21/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1752817528Foundation Partners Project on P3s
!Alliance for Uniform Hazmat Transportation Procedures Overview pageArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/17/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1360313603The Alliance for Uniform Hazmat Transportation Procedures main overview page.
!State Sovereign Immunity and Tort LiabilityReports9/8/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2062820628Statutes and constitutional provisions pertaining to state sovereign immunity and tort claims against the state.
!Weather or Not? Report on State Liability and RWISBill Summaries/ Databases9/8/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2024120241NCSL report on state liability issues and strategies related to road weather information systems (RWIS).
![Summit 2009] Transportation Committee Presentations for 2009 Legislative SummitMeetings7/15/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1801618016Transportation sessions and presentations for 2009 Legislative Summit.
!Human Service Transportation Coordination Legislative OversightReports1/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=18429184292009 web brief on human service transportation coordination and legislative oversight.
!Financing Transportation in the 21st CenturyReports3/18/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1357513575The Intergovernmental Forum on Transportation Finance released a report entitled "Financing Transportation in the 21st Century: An Intergovernmental Perspective." The Forum was convened by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), on behalf of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Consortium of which NCSL is a member.
Pain at the Pump SL MagazineArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2623626236Read this story to find out if gas taxes are in the future of transportation funding.
[traffic safety chart] Cellular Phone Use and Texting While Driving LawsBill Summaries/ Databases5/24/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1705717057An updated chart of 50 state chart of cellphone and texting while driving laws.
[traffic safety charts] State Ignition Interlock LawsBill Summaries/ Databases5/20/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1355813558State ignition interlock laws chart.
Sen Starr MAP21 TestimonyLetters/Testimony5/8/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2618526185Senator Starr's testimony in front of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit regarding: IMPLEMENTING MAP-21: THE STATE AND LOCAL PERSPECTIVE.
Life on the Fast Track State Legislatures MagazineArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2608226082Read this article to discover how states and cities are finding ways to meet the growing demand for rapid transit and rider-friendly communities.
State Statutes Linking Driver’s Licenses to School Enrollment, Attendance, Academic Performance or BehaviorBill Summaries/ Databases3/22/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2598125981State Statutes Linking Driver’s Licenses to School Enrollment, Attendance, Academic Performance or Behavior chart.
Occupant Protection (Safety Belts and Child Passengers)Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/19/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1360413604Occupant protection overview page
MAP-21 and Traffic Safety: Incentive Grants for the StatesMultimedia3/13/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2594025940Attend this webinar on MAP-21 and Traffic Safety: Incentive Grants for the States.
Driving the Future SL MagazineArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2583025830Read this article to find out about self-driving cars and smart phones that help you catch a bus.
Alcohol Impaired/Drunk Driving Reports2/28/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2400324003A list of charts and documents on alcohol impaired drunk driving.
Drugged Driving Bill Summaries/ Databases2/28/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2400424004Drugged driving laws and documents.
Aggressive Driving and SpeedReports2/28/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1359513595Aggressive driving and speed overview.
Teen Drivers OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/28/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1360213602Teenage drivers overview.
Motorcycle Safety OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/28/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1355013550Motorcycle safety issues overview page.
Summaries of Current Drowsy Driving LawsBill Summaries/ Databases2/28/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1355113551Summaries of Current Drowsy Driving Laws overview.
Traffic Safety on Rural RoadsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/28/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1355313553Overview of traffic safety and rural roads.
Speeding OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/28/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1355413554Speeding information overview.
Senior DriversArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/28/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1355513555Senior drivers issues and overview.
Automated Enforcement OverviewReports2/28/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1358913589Automated enforcement overview.
Keeping Bicyclists and Pedestrians SafeArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/15/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2583325833Bicyclist and pedestrian deaths are on the increase. State legislatures are increasingly adopting a variety of strategies to enhance pedestrian and bicyclist traffic safety.
Human Services Transportation CoordinationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/6/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2570625706Overview of interagency coordination between human services and transportation departments, as a state strategy to help people access transportation mobility regardless of age, disability or income.
Energy Transportation Agriculture Committee 2012 Fall Forum ResourcesMeetings12/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2563725637Presentations, materials and other resources for the Energy, Transportation and Agriculture Committee Sessions at the 2012 Fall Forum.
Mapping Out New Solutions: Ignition Interlock Provisions in MAP-21Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2560825608In July 2012 Congress passed the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, which made important changes to state requirements related to repeat drunk driving offenders. The law allows states more flexibility as long as they require offenders to install ignition interlock devices in their vehicles.
Transportation Operations, Management and ITS Legislation DatabaseBill Summaries/ Databases11/30/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1911619116A database of Legislation of Transportation Operations, Management and ITS.
[chart] Registration and Title Fees By State (2012 chart)Bill Summaries/ Databases11/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=18014180142012 State chart of registration and title fees for vehicles.
[traffic safety chart] Increased Penalties for High Blood Alcohol ContentBill Summaries/ Databases11/14/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1355713557Traffic safety chart on increased penalties for high blood alcohol content.
NCSL State Legislative Infrastructure Priorities: 2012-2013Reports10/23/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2541425414For two weeks in the fall of 2012, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) surveyed state legislators throughout the country on infrastructure priorities in their states.
REAL ID: State LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases10/12/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1357413574State legislation database on REAL ID. Search by state, year, topic, bill type and status, bill number, sponsor, and keyword.
Helping Military Veterans With Their Transportation NeedsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/28/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2530625306Many veterans need affordable and accessible transportation choices to visit friends and family and receive medical care and community services. At the same time, a host of societal and demographic changes have led to specific mobility challenges for veterans.
Managing Transportation Demand: HOV and HOT LanesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2519225192Across the country, states are facing growing challenges in providing enough roadway capacity to meet travel demand. States are exploring innovative options that can help achieve key transportation goals while efficiently and effectively using he resources they already have.
[traffic safety charts] Special Plates for Drunk Driving OffendersBill Summaries/ Databases8/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=13560135602008 states with special plates for drunk driving offenders.
[Transportation Review] Transportation Review: School Bus SafetyReports8/14/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2123921239Transportation Review on School Bus Safety.
State Transportation Policies are on the MoveNews Release8/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2505425054A new NCSL report, “On the Move: State Strategies for 21st Century Transportation Solutions,” examines the shifting trends underlying recent policy developments across the states.
Transit-Oriented DevelopmentArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/2/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2509325093Transit-oriented development mixes high-density housing, services and shops within walking distance of a transit station. Supporters believe that improving the connection between communities and transportation will spur ridership, spark community revitalization, and generate revenue.
Teens and Distracted Driving: Learning to Drive in the Digital AgeArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2507325073Portable devices have the potential to distract drivers, especially teen drivers, on an entirely new level. New research and publicized crashes involving distracted teens have started debates about targeting distracted driving laws at young drivers.
Safely Passing Bicyclists ChartBill Summaries/ Databases7/23/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2502825028Safely Passing Bicyclists chart of state statutes.
NCSL Statement on Surface Transportation ReauthorizationNews Release7/10/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2494824948Congress appears set to approve a 27-month surface transportation reauthorization. One June 28, House and Senate leaders released the final version.
[chart] License Plate InformationBill Summaries/ Databases7/5/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=184561845650 chart on license plate laws.
Teen Driving and Drivers Education in the 21st Century WebinarMultimedia6/27/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2490724907A webinar on teen driving and drivers education in the 21st Century.
InfraAmericas USP3 Infrastructure Forum 2012Meetings6/5/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=20291202912012 InfraAmericas US P3 Infrastructure Forum.
Q and A With Joung Lee of AASHTOArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2479324793Joung Lee is the associate director for finance and business development at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
Video: Q and A With Joung LeeMultimedia6/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2479724797Joung Lee is the associate director for finance and business development at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
Airport Security ScreeningsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2457124571State lawmakers, members of Congress and travelers are increasingly concerned about the TSA's use of body scans and pat-down searches to screen passengers. While primarily a federal issue, states legislatures have introduced measures to address security procedures in their states.
NCSL Statement on the REAL ID ActReports3/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2449624496On May 11, 2005, Congress passed the REAL ID Act as part of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief Act (P.L. 109-13), creating national standards for the issuance of state driver’s licenses and identification cards. While state legislators across the country share the goal of ensuring the security and integrity of state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards, the road to successful implementation of REAL ID has been imp
[LegisBrief] Drugged Driving LegisBrief March 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2441324413Driving under the influence of drugs is causing an increasing number of crashes and fatalities. All states have laws that address drugged driving, but they vary greatly.
Surface Transportation Authorization and the StatesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1788917889Collection of key resources, links, and documents related to the Surface Transportation.
[Transportation Review] Bicycle and Pedestrian SafetyReports2/29/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2442424424A Transportation Review on Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety.
[Transportation Review] Traffic Safety and Public Health: State Legislative Action, 2011Bill Summaries/ Databases2/28/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2438824388New Transportation Series for Traffic Safety and Public Health: State Legislative Action, 2011
[LegisBrief] Impaired Driving and Ignition Interlock Laws Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/7/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2427024270Almost a third of all U.S. traffic deaths are caused by alcohol-impaired drivers. Legislators continue to look for effective ways to alleviate the problem, including the use of ignition interlock technology.
[Transportation Review] 2011 Child Passenger ProtectionArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2414224142A 2011 Transportation Review on Child Passenger Protection
[Transportation Review] Motorcycle Safety 2012 Transportation ReviewBill Summaries/ Databases1/14/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2432224322Motorcycle Safety Transportation Review for 2012.
Alliance State Legislation and StatutesBill Summaries/ Databases1/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1854318543The Alliance for Uniform Hazmat Transportation state legislation and statutes.
Alliance Model State Enabling LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases1/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1855018550Alliance for Uniform Hazardous Transportation Procedures Model State Enabling Legislation
Transportation Committee Presentations from the 2011 Fall ForumMeetings12/2/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2396223962Transportation Committee Presentations from the 2011 Fall Forum.
Driving While Revoked, Suspended or Otherwise Unlicensed: Penalties by StateBill Summaries/ Databases11/21/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1979019790Penalties by state for driving while license is revoked, suspended or otherwise unlicensed.
[LegisBrief] Complete StreetsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/3/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2381923819A 2007 LegisBrief on Livability of neighborhoods.
[Livability] Recent State Livability Initiatives in Minnesota: An Analysis Reports10/31/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2379523795An Analysis of Recent State Livability Initiatives in Minnesota.
Webinar: Enhancing Efforts to Reduce Impaired Driving – Effective Ways to Reduce BAC RefusalsMultimedia9/13/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2345923459A webinar on Enhancing Efforts to Reduce Impaired Driving– Effective Ways to Reduce BAC Refusals.
Q and A: Weighing in on Aviation Policy: September 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2346923469Two lawmaker-pilots talk about federal aviation policy
Delayed at the Gate: September 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2344523445States have been waiting for comprehensive federal aviation legislation for four long years.
[2011 Legislative Summit] Transportaton Committee Agenda and Presentations for 2011 SummitMeetings8/8/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2352623526NCSL Transportation Committee Agenda and Presentations for the 2011 Legislative Summit
[Summit 11] Putting the Brakes on Drugged Driving Multimedia7/28/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2330823308Putting the Brakes on Drugged Driving a video recording of a session at 2011 NCSL Summit
All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Laws by StateBill Summaries/ Databases7/27/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2321423214A list of ATV laws by state.
Transportation Governance and Finance WebinarMultimedia6/22/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2319423194Webinar on transportation governance and finance.
Authoritative report on how state governments build the nation’s transportation systems News Release5/25/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2075720757Until now, little has been known about how branches of state government and other governmental entities have worked together to provide safe, reliable, effective and efficient transportation networks.
[Spring Forum 2011] 2011 Spring Forum and Transportation Committee Meeting PresentationsMeetings4/20/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=22558225582011 Spring Forum and Transportation Committee Presentations.
NCSL, NGA, NACO, NLC Release Guiding Principles on Surface TransportationNews Release4/14/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2252522525Organizations Highlight Critical Role of State and Local Elected Officials
Major State Transportation Legislation, 2010Bill Summaries/ Databases4/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2240022400chart of states with transportation legislation in 2010.
Putting a Lock on ItArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/21/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2241622416Many argue the only way to stop people from driving when they’re drunk is with technology.
Extension of REAL IDNews Release3/4/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2233422334The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) applauds the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) announcement today that it has extended the deadline for compliance with REAL ID from May 11, 2011 to January 15, 2013.
Public-Private Partnerships for TransportationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/3/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2232522325Public-private partnerships—contractual agreements between public and private partners—could help states make transportation improvements.
REAL ID: Final RegulationsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/25/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2228322283The regulations require states to reissue 245 million existing driver’s licenses and identification cards by Dec. 1, 2017, without using the Internet or alternative renewal processes.
Running Out of GasArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/18/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2224122241The fuel tax no longer covers the cost of maintaining and improving roads and bridges.
Q and A on Transportation FundingArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/14/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2222422224Three state lawmakers recently shared their views with State Legislatures magazine on how states are dealing with transportation funding issues.
Motorcycle SafetyArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/8/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2218122181Although motorcycle fatalities decreased in 2009 for the first time in more than a decade, stricter requirements for helmet use and rider training and licensing may be necessary.
Pedestrian SafetyArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/20/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1360513605Pedestrian safety issues and publications.
Primary Seat Belt LawsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/11/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2202322023Getting people to buckle up is one way to reduce traffic-related deaths and injuries; enforcing seat belt laws can encourage drivers and passengers to do so.
Traffic Safety and Public Health: State Legislative Action, 2010Bill Summaries/ Databases12/21/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2194721947This report summarizes the many bills regarding traffic safety issues that were considered by state legislatures during the 2010 legislative sessions. It also provides information about current traffic safety issues.
[Fall Forum 2010] NCSL 2010 Fall Forum Leaders Meeting and Transportation Committee PresentationsMeetings12/21/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2194821948NCSL 2010 Fall Forum Leaders Meeting and Transportation Committee Presentations
Transportation Leaders Meeting and the NCSL Transportation Standing Committee AgendaMeetings12/3/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2161521615Transportation Leaders Meeting and the NCSL Transportation Standing Committee Agenda for Fall Forum
SAFETEA-LU Extension: Dec. 31 EXPIRATIONLetters/Testimony11/19/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2176621766SAFETEA-LU Extension: Dec. 31 EXPIRATION
Boomers on BoardArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/17/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2172521725Nearly 80 million new seniors soon will be heading for the bus stop at the same time.
[LegisBrief] Coordinating Transportation ServicesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/12/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2144521445Better coordination of human services transportation helps people who use specializes transit and saves money in the process.
[Transportation Review] Transportation Review: Automated EnforcementReports8/31/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2124021240Automated Enforcement Transportation Review
Get REALArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/18/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2107121071There is still resistance to federally required secure driver’s licenses, but most states are on the road to compliance.
[Summit 2010] Livability 101: State and Local Models for LivabilityMultimedia7/25/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2088720887State and local models for livability session at July 25, 2010 Livability 101 meeting.
[Summit 2010] 2010 Legislative Summit Transportation Committee PresentationsMeetings7/25/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2088820888Presentations given at the Transportation Committee sessions at the 2010 Legislative Summit in Kentucky.
[Summit 2010] Livability 101: Introduction and KeynoteMultimedia7/23/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2088420884Audio for the introduction and keynote session at the Livability precon at NCSL Legislative Session on July 25, 2010.
[Summit 2010] Livability 101: Expanding Transportation ChoicesMultimedia7/23/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2088520885Audio for the Expanding transportation Choices portion of the Livability precon at NCSL Legislative Session on July 25, 2010.
[Summit 2010] Livability 101: Federal RoundtableMultimedia7/23/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2088620886Audio of roundtable of federal officials Audio at the Livability precon at NCSL Legislative Session on July 25, 2010.
[Summit 2010] Pre-Conference for Legislative Summit on Livability AgendaMeetings7/16/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2048720487A pre-conference agenda on Livability for the Transportation Committee at the 2010 Legislative Summit.
[Livability] Livability 101 Pe-ConferenceMeetings6/3/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2045920459A pre-conference at the NCSL 2010 Summit on Sunday July 25th.
NCSL High-Speed Rail Public HearingMultimedia5/3/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2025720257NCSL High-Speed Rail Public Hearing conducted during the 2010 Spring Forum meeting on April 9, 2010.
9-1-1 Emergency Services in Your State WebinarMultimedia4/29/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2024520245A June 2, 2010 Webinar on 911 Emergency Services in Your State.
The Promise and Risks of Public-Private PartnershipsMeetings4/19/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2019020190Meeting Summary, Presentations and Other Materials for A One-Day Invitational Government-to-Government Summit on Public-Private Partnerships.
Livable and Sustainable Communities WebsiteArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/15/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2017220172The Federal Transit Administration recently launched the Livable and Sustainable Communities website
[Spring Forum 10] 2010 Spring Forum Transportation Committee PresentationsMeetings4/15/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=20173201732010 Spring Forum Transportation Committee Presentations
[LegisBrief] High-Speed Rail: On the Fast TrackArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/8/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2012820128States will have a significant role in developing U.S. high-speed rail, which can complement highways, aviation and public transit; a shift in federal policy promotes expansion and improvement.
Press Release: High-speed rail hearingNews Release4/5/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2009720097Hearing on high-speed rail in the states.
Traffic Safety and Public HealthNews Release4/5/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1997319973Release for the Traffic Safety and Public Health Publication
NCSL Transportation Coordination NewsletterArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/19/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2003020030NCSL Transportation Coordination Newsletter
High-Speed Rail Working Group Letter to President ObamaLetters/Testimony3/4/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2002420024High-Speed Rail Working Group Letter to President Obama
[LegisBrief] Traffic Congestion: A Never-Ending Problem?Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/3/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1984119841Traffic congestion seems to be an unavoidable fact of life. In 2007, at least 13 states addressed this problem, and the U.S. Department of Transportation has provided states with a blueprint for action to reduce gridlock.
[LegisBrief] Solving Traffic CongestionArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/3/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1984319843Traffic congestion--a growing problem in the Unites States--occurs when traffic exceeds road capacity. Solutions include improving operation of the existing infrastructure, such as traffic signal timing, traffic monitoring and control, improved planning for weather and special events, support for transit and public transportation, and use of high occupancy vehicle and toll lanes.
Transportation Coordination Policy Discussion BoardMultimedia2/22/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1971119711NCSL Transportation Coordination Policy Discussion Board dealing with human services transportation coordination.
[SL Mag] Chart of federally designated high-speed rail corridorsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/12/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1974519745This is an online extra chart to accompany a State Legislatures story on high-speed rail.
[SL Mag] Fast, Faster, FastestArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/11/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1972919729High-speed, intercity passenger rail is gaining momentum in the United States. But are fast trains a smart public investment?
[SL Mag] StalledArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/11/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1973119731Failure to reauthorize the federal transportation law is hurting states trying to recover from the recession.
Traffic Safety and Public Health: State Legislative Action, 2009Bill Summaries/ Databases2/11/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1973219732This report summarizes the many bills regarding traffic safety issues that were considered by state legislatures during the 2009 legislative sessions. It also provides information about current traffic safety issues.
Cash Flow: State Procedures for Spending ARRA Highway Infrastructure Investment FundsBill Summaries/ Databases2/11/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1911419114State Procedures for Spending ARRA Highway Infrastructure Investment Funds.
[LegisBrief] A Rough Road to REAL IDArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1968719687States must meet all requirements of REAL ID by May 11, 2011, although state responses to the act vary; many have opposed it through legislation or urged Congress to repeal or amend it.
[LegisBrief] Older DriversArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1969019690Almost 31 million U.S. drivers are age 65 and older, and that number will continue to increase. Although most are safe drivers, some states are toughening tests for this age group.
[LegisBrief] Ignition Interlock Devices: Starting Your Engine SoberArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/12/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1951819518Impaired driving remains a significant public safety issue, and ignition interlock technology can help decrease the number of drunken drivers on the road.
NCSL High-Speed Rail WebinarMultimedia12/17/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1939919399A Webinar was presented on high-speed rail issues on Dec. 15, 2009.
[Fall Forum 09] NCSL Fall Forum Meeting on PPPs for TransportationMeetings12/15/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1935419354The PPP presentation given at the 2009 Fall Forum.
Sl Mag: Last CallArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/18/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1917019170Lawmakers hope new technology could mean the end to drunken driving.
SL Mag: Ignition Interlock MandateArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/17/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1915919159An analysis of how much a mandatory ignition interlock law could cost states in lost federal money.
[LegisBrief] Addressing Distracted DrivingArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/9/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1909819098Bills related to driver inattention-including tending to children, talking with passengers and talking on cell phones-have been considered by every state.
High-Speed Rail: Changing How America Travels? Meeting SummaryMeetings10/23/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1894118941Meeting summary of the Transportation Committee's session on high-speed rail that took place at 2009 Legislative Summit.
2009 State Transportation LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases10/23/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=18375183752009 State Transportation Legislation, 2009 report.
SL Mag: Where the Money Meets the Road: October/November 2009Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/13/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1875318753Online extra about transportation projects funded by stimulus money.
[LegisBrief] General Aviation 101Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/6/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1871318713State governments play a pivotal role in general aviation, which includes all airworthy craft except commercial and military planes.
Battelle's Alliance for Uniform Hazmat Transportation ReportReports9/9/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1888218882Battelle's Alliance for Uniform Hazmat Transportation Procedures Final Report.
SL Mag: Teen Driver Tune-UpArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/19/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1831818318A move is underway to impose national standards on teen drivers.
SL Mag: More on Graduated Teen Driver's LicensesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/19/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1831918319More resources on Graduated Teen Driver's Licenses: September 2009.
[LegisBrief] Safety for Motor Carriers of Hazardous Material: The State RoleArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1834918349Several policy approaches--permits, fees, inspection and enforcement, and routing--help states ensure safety for hazardous material shipment carriers.
NCSL Transportation Committee 2009 Spring Forum PresentationsMeetings5/5/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1912519125Presentations given at the 2009 Spring Forum Transportation Committee meeting.
NCSL Spring Forum Pre-Conference Meeting on PPPsMeetings5/5/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1721617216This is the transportation pre-conference meeting on PPPs at Spring Forum on April 22, 2009.
Beyond Highway Construction: ARRA Investment in ITSArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/8/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1680916809As of March 31, 2009, at least 13 of the states that had submitted highway project lists for federal recovery act (ARRA) funding hadgone beyond traditional construction by choosing to invest in intelligent transportation systems (ITS) technology projects that will enhance the capacity and performance of existing highway infrastructure.
SL Mag: A Huge PotholeArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1781017810Transportation budgets are out of alignment and the repair bill is through the roof.
[LegisBrief] Texting While Driving Could Spell D-A-N-G-E-RArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1864918649Seven states prohibit all drivers—and nine prohibit only young drivers—from texting while driving.
Transportation Funding Outlook 2009Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1964119641Because revenue is diminishing, states are considering a range of options to continue vital investment in surface transportation infrastructure.
[LegisBrief] Move-Over LawsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/2/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=18493184932009 LegisBrief on road workers safety.
[LegisBrief] Lowering the Minimum Legal Drinking AgeArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=18494184942009 LegisBrief on lowering the minimum legal drinking age.
NCSL 2008 Fall Forum Meeting Summary on PPPsMeetings12/11/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=17906179062009 Fall Forum Transportation meeting summary on public private partnerships (PPPs).
[LegisBrief] Economic Hardships of Losing a Driver's LicenseArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1844118441A LegisBrief, on economic hardshps of losing a driver's license, November/December 2008.
Encouraging Bicycling and Walking: The State Legislative Role Reports11/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2384023840Landing page for the 2008 NCSL report Encouraging Bicycling and Walking: The State Legislative Role.
[LegisBrief] Transportation Mobility ManagementArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1841118411October 2008 LegisBrief on transportation mobility management
[Web Brief] Insurance Challenges for ParatransitReports10/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1841218412A brief written for the website on insurance challenges for paratransit.
School Buses and Special Needs Transportation: Options for PolicymakersArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/23/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1359413594Options to use school buses and special needs transport is reviews for policy makers.
SL mag: The REAL ID Rebellion, March 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/19/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1354613546State Legislatures magazine article on REAL ID.
Real ID Final Regs AnalysisArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/11/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1356713567Analysis of RealID final regulations.
SL Mag: Yielding To Transportation NeedsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1842718427Article from NCSL's September 2007 State Legislatures Magazine.
[LegisBrief] The Special Transportation Needs Crisis: Is Coordination the Solution?Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/1/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=18407184072007 LegisBrief on special transportation needs.
State Hazardous Materials Transportation: Registration and PermittingBill Summaries/ Databases1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1860218602State chart on hazardous materials transportation registration and permitting.
Information for State Volunteer Driver Liability LawsBill Summaries/ Databases12/1/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1844218442State information on state volunteer drivers liability laws.
Volunteer Driver Liability and ImmunityBill Summaries/ Databases12/1/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1842218422A web brief with 2006 legislation on volunteer driver liability and immunity.
History Behind the REAL ID ActArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/27/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1358113581Real ID history.
REAL ID Cost EstimatesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/17/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1357813578Real ID cost estimates.
[RealID] REAL ID Act of 2005Bill Summaries/ Databases10/12/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1358213582Real ID Act of 2005.
[LegisBrief] Refusing Drunk Driving TestsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/31/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2398723987A 2005 LegisBrief on Refusing Drunk Driving Tests.
Coordinated Human Service Transportation: State Legislative ApproachesBooks1/1/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1842418424An NCSL 2005 publication on coordinated human service transportation state legislative approaches.
[Legislatures Mag] Hauling Dangerous Waste--Feds Drag Their FeetArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/17/1998 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=18541185411998 article from State Legislatures Magazine on hauling dangerous waste.
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