The current session of the Texas Legislature has seen the introduction of numerous bills that would increase transportation funding for the state. Currently, most of the available funding comes from the state’s motor fuels taxes, as shown in this infographic. See how Texas compares with other states’ fuel tax rates and vehicle registration fees. See also […] Read More…
New study examines alternative fuel vehicles’ potential impact on state transportation system
Alternative Fuel Technology adoption could affect long-term state fuel tax revenues with Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) accounting for 13 percent of the domestic passenger fleet and 11 percent of the commercial fleet by 2040, according to a new study from TTI’s Transportation Policy Research Center. Associate Research Scientist Trey Baker and his team conducted an […] Read More…
Lomax outlines lower cost strategies to address congestion on one of the state’s busiest highways
Efforts are underway to improve traffic conditions on US 59 / IH 69 in Houston, rated as one of the state’s most congested roadways. In the newest episode of Mobility NOW, Tim Lomax, a TTI Senior Research Engineer, explains how lower cost strategies can address gridlock problems on that busy highway stretch and others like it, […] Read More…