Updated September 10, 2024 Running on Empty: Refilling the Gas Tax Tank For over 100 years, states have relied on gas taxes to support the construction and maintenance of surface transportation systems. Now, the growing use of electric vehicles and improvements in vehicle fuel efficiency are threatening state transportation budgets. This story covers the looming funding crisis and the options states are exploring to ensure adequate transportation funding. Transportation State Legislatures News
Updated September 06, 2024 States Roll Out Electric Scooter Laws Given the rapid rise of e-scooter use, state lawmakers have explored a variety of legislative approaches to increase safety. Transportation Map
Updated September 04, 2024 Criminal Status of State Drunken Driving Laws Every state has penalties for drivers who operate vehicles while intoxicated. Some do not classify impaired driving offenses as crimes, while others consider driving while intoxicated a misdemeanor criminal offense. This chart provides information about criminal charges related to driving while intoxicated for every state. Civil and Criminal Justice Transportation Table
Updated August 22, 2024 Autonomous Vehicles Legislation Database This database covers topics related to autonomous vehicles, including definitions, licensing and registration, operation requirements, inspections, testing and more. It includes all introduced legislation from 2017 to the present and is updated monthly as legislation is identified by NCSL staff. Transportation Database
Updated August 22, 2024 Traffic Safety State Bill Tracking NCSL works in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to bring you up to date, real-time information about traffic safety bills that have been introduced in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Transportation Database Graphic Table
Updated August 22, 2024 Transportation Funding and Finance Legislation Database This database tracks state legislation related to transportation funding and financing. It includes all introduced legislation from 2013 to the present and is updated monthly as legislation is identified by NCSL staff. Transportation Database
Updated August 15, 2024 Outcome of Election Will Decide Future of Federal Infrastructure Law The future and focus of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which expires in 2026 and must be reauthorized during the next administration, is a big question mark. Energy State-Federal Transportation State Legislatures News
Updated August 14, 2024 NCSL Traffic Safety Preconference, August 2024 NCSL hosted a Traffic Safety Preconference, on Aug. 4, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. Attendees heard from state legislators and national experts on the latest state traffic safety policy challenges and opportunities. Transportation Event
Updated August 14, 2024 Policies for the Jurisdiction of the Transportation Committee Outlines the policies of the NCSL Standing Committee on Transportation Committee. State-Federal Transportation
Updated August 05, 2024 Multi-Drug Use Among Drivers Creates Challenge for Police Drugs create complex problems for law enforcement officers trying to determine the causes of traffic accidents and press charges. Blood alcohol levels can reliably show if someone is unfit to drive, but there are no established standards for impairment by drugs. Transportation State Legislatures News
Updated July 31, 2024 Gas Taxes Can’t Pay for Roads Much Longer, but Amazon Deliveries Might In a few states, lawmakers are charging fees on delivery trucks from Amazon and other companies to help fund maintenance on roads and bridges as the gas tax dwindles. Transportation State Legislatures News
Updated July 24, 2024 Distracted Driving | Cellphone Use Distracted driving is a significant public health and safety issue, particularly as the prevalence of new communication technologies increases the potential for driving distracted. Transportation Database