Author Archives: Tessa Zavala

What is happening? Washington State is turning into a dichotomy in Electric Vehicles. Voters oppose bans on gas cars and also support EVs. Why is this important? California and New York have already adopted plans to ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035. Washington and Oregon are on track to do the same. Governing […]

What is happening? On Tuesday West Virginia voters will vote whether to eliminate the tax on inventory and equipment which some say will effectively remove the tax on personal vehicles in West Virginia. Why is this important? Fun fact, people in West Virginia pay a property tax TWICE A YEAR on their vehicles. Route Fifty […]

What is happening? Miami is considering limiting the use of scooters to 6am to 9pm. Why is this important? Miami has spent 13 months trying to move being scooter pilot programs to permanent scooter rules. Miami Today | Miami plan would reduce scooters’ hours and numbers

What is happening? There’s a Governors Race in Pennsylvania. Guess which side proposes easing inflation and offering a $250 per car, up to 4 cars per household, without regard for income? Did you guess Republican? Well, you should guess again. The Democrat candidate proposes gas tax rebates. Why is this important? Transportation costs are center […]

What is happening? North Carolina Governor issued Executive Order 271, establishing the Multi-State Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle, to require manufacturers of medium and heavy-duty vehicles to increase the number of their North Carolina fleets zero-emission starting by 2025. Why is this important? The Executive Order will build upon North Carolina as a (1) […]

What is happening? In early 2023, The Federal Highway Administration, is starting a pilot project for wildlife crossings to protect drivers and animals. Projects that get funding will  “most effectively reduce motorist-wildlife collisions and that provide better “habitat connectivity,”  Why is this important? “The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes $350 million to help improve […]

What is happening? Orange County (Orlando metro area), FL voters will decide whether to enact a penny cent sales tax to fund transportation upgrades. It is said to generate $600 million per year. 90% would be split evenly between regional transit (bus & commuter rail) and roadway improvements. 10% to cities to spend on transportation […]

What is happening? California has passed legislation so that all Californians can choose a Digital license plate. The author of the legislation says it is a matter of choice and convenience. AB 984 ( CA | 2022) Opponents are concerned about safety as the digital plate manufacturer collects GPS data, which they say they do […]

What is happening? The numbers behind the Electric Vehicle manufacturing in the U.S.: Since 2021, at least $50 billion on electric vehicle plants has been announced Since 2021, the $50 billion is spread across 10 states $10.8 billion in economic development incentives promised $11 billion Ford electric-vehicle project in Kentucky & Tennessee $1 billion fund […]

What is happening? Philadelphia is piloting a program for smart loading zones, an app that allows delivery drivers to reserve space in loading zones for delivery. The reservation fee for the smart zones will be $3 per hour and prorated up to one hour. Why does this matter? The goal of coordinated loading zone deliveries […]