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Alabama in 2016 Began collecting a fee of $1 per $1,000 in project value on nonresidential building permits.
Genesis: The consruction fee was supported and pushed by the Alabama Associated General Contractors.
The funding for construction work skills is distributed by Alabama Construction Industry Craft Training Board.
Equipment World | New fee funds construction worker training in Ala.
Tesla, the city of Barrie, in Canada, and a local chamber of commerce are putting together a chargins station deal for all EV owners.
The details of the EV charging station deal:
Barrie Today | Downtown Barrie BIA offers to help pay for EV stations
Wisconsin legislators announced legislation to permit the direct sales of certain EV vehicles in Wisconsin.
The bill’s tagline: Electric Vehicle Freedom Act.
The press release from legislators:
Representative Brooks and Senator Kapenga Introduce “Electric Vehicle Freedom Act”
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Legislation would let Tesla sell directly to buyers in Wisconsin
Maryland has a two step background check for ride share drivers that does not include fingerprinting. Here’s how it works:
This Maryland model is being considered in other states, because Maryland results include:
Washington Post | Maryland boots nearly 15 percent of new ride-hail drivers for failing screening
A Utah task force recommended transportation funding solutions that include a tax for alternative fuel cars.
State Representative Schultz (R-Hooper). said “”I think it’s important that those that drive on the roads pay for it,” he said. “I don’t think it’s fair that alternative-fuel vehicles get away scot-free without paying their fair share.”
Fox 13 Now | Your alternative fuel car is costing Utah money for roads
Proposals to fund mass transit in New York City include:
Crain’s New York | Former MTA executive pitches real estate fee to fund mass transit
The District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT)is testing a pilot program to handle night life traffic.
The pilot program will include:
City Lab | D.C. Gives Uber and Lyft a Better Spot in Nightlife
Oklahoma House Bill 1449 (2017 Regular Session)
News On 6 | Another OK Legislature ‘Fee’ Deemed Unconstitutional
MIT Technology Review | An Electric Semi Definitely Won’t Work—But Seven in a Row Might
House Committee on International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
#2 Transportation Barriers to Trade. Review the current state of infrastructure at Texas’ international shipping ports and border ports of entry in Texas. Identify transportation-related impediments to international trade and estimate the impact of those challenges, including border wait times, on the state’s economy. Make recommendations for improvements to facilitate international trade and economic growth. (Joint charge with the House Committee on Transportation)
House Committee on Energy Resources
#6 Energy Industry Impacting Roads? Evaluate the impact energy exploration and production have on state and county roads and make recommendations on how to improve road quality in areas impacted by these activities. (Joint charge with the House Committee on Transportation)
House Committee on Transportation
#1 Harvey & Transportation. Review the state’s response to Hurricane Harvey and natural disaster preparedness with respect to the transportation system and transportation infrastructure. Make recommendations for improving agency operations related to emergency preparedness and response.
#2 TXDOT Contracting, Speed & Delivery. Study the ability of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to deliver highway construction projects that reduce congestion and improve mobility, including the Department’s options and limitations related to contracting. Make recommendations to improve the Department’s ability to complete complex projects on time and under cost.
#3 Trasnportation Funding Effective? Study the efficacy of existing transportation finance mechanisms from state, regional, and local perspectives. Identify opportunities to improve existing transportation finance mechanisms and investigate the feasibility of developing new ones.
#4 Toll Transparency. Study Texas’ various toll authorities and evaluate their transparency and stakeholder responsiveness. Make recommendations to improve the state oversight of toll authorities.
#5 Freight. Big Trucks. Review the management of the oversize/overweight permitting system and ensure that the state is adequately protecting the driving public and road integrity. Make recommendations to improve operations.
#6 Transportation Tech Trends. Study emerging issues in transportation related to technology and evaluate the state’s preparedness for addressing challenges and opportunities posed by technological advances. Review the implementation of state and federal programs and legislation related to intelligent transportation systems, autonomous vehicles, unmanned aircraft systems (i.e. drones), and other technological changes.
#7 Transportation Barriers to Trade. Review the current state of infrastructure at Texas’ international shipping ports and border ports of entry in Texas. Identify transportation-related impediments to international trade and estimate the impact of those challenges, including border wait times, on the state’s economy. Make recommendations for improvements to facilitate international trade and economic growth. (Joint charge with the House Committee on International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs)
#8 Energy Industry Impacting Roads? Evaluate the impact energy exploration and production have on state and county roads and make recommendations on how to improve road quality in areas impacted by these activities. (Joint charge with the House Committee on Energy Resources)
Senate Transportation Committee
Funding Opportunities for Texas Ports: Review the state’s appropriations for Texas’ ports and the Ship Channel Improvement Revolving Fund and make recommendations for increased investment to meet future needs.
Project Acceleration: Study and make recommendations regarding segregating state and federal transportation funding to accelerate project delivery.
Toll Road Penalties: Review penalty practices employed by toll authorities throughout the state and make recommendations to improve customer service and eliminate unjustified penalties.
Highway Naming: Review the state’s policy related to the naming of state highways for individuals and make recommendations to limit and reform the criteria of such designations.
85th Texas Legislature Interim Charges | Texas House | Texas Senate