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State legislatures are largely responsible for the vital transportation systems that are key to America's economic growth, mobility and quality of life. Transportation issues addressed by NCSL include access and mobility, airports and aviation, alternative fuels, bicycles, commercial vehicles, driver's licenses, drunk and impaired driving, freight mobility, funding and finance, gas taxes, highway infrastructure and management, hazardous materials ("hazmat") transportation, motor vehicles, ports, public transit, rail, REAL ID, registration and titling, traffic safety, transportation technologies, waterways and much more.

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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.
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Variable Rate Gas Taxes

In many states, gas tax revenues are not keeping up with the transportation funding needs of the state. The weaknesses of a per-gallon gas tax are well understood—as vehicles become more efficient, they require less gasoline per mile. At the same time, younger generations are driving less than previous ones. States are also feeling a pinch from rising costs for transportation projects. The Congressional Budget Office reports that even as nominal spending on infrastructure has risen 44% since 200
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The Evolution of 911 | OAS Episode 193

On this episode, we sat down with Brian Tegtmeyer, the National 911 Program Coordinator, to discuss the nationwide emergency call system. He discussed the advantages of Next Generation 911, the progress states have made in adopting to these new standards and how legislators can find out more about the 911 system in their states.

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