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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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