Denver’s FasTracks Program
In 2004, Denver voted to expand public transit to the tune of $4.7 billion, adding 122 miles of commuter, light rail, and bus rapid transit lines across the region, which work continues under the FasTracks program.
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Atlanta Sales Tax Increases for Transit Expansion
In 2016, Atlanta voters approved a pair of sales tax increases that are projected to raise $300 million over five years and another $2.5 billion over 40 years to fund transit expansion and enhancement.
Virginia’s Dedicated Fund for Rail Projects
Virginia has created a dedicated fund for intercity passenger rail, and the state’s Six-Year Improvement Program adopted in 2017 allocates almost $800 million to passenger rail projects.
NYC Congestion Pricing Program
The Central Business District Tolling Program, a congestion pricing proposal, was approved in 2019 as part of the New York State Budget.
FHA Congestion Pricing Primer
The Federal Highway Administration’s 2006 primer on congestion pricing addresses methodology and best practices.
New Jersey’s Repair-Oriented Transportation Planning Requirement
New Jersey requires its transportation department to submit a capital spending plan emphasizing road and bridge repair and demonstrating annual progress towards meeting repair goals (ch. 73, 2000 NJ Laws).
Boston Transportation Improvement Program
The region’s five-year transportation capital investment plan uses GHG and VMT reductions as a factor in assessing projects for funding.
Virginia Transportation Board’s Project Prioritization System
Uses the potential to reduce GHG emissions as a factor in scoring projects so that they can be prioritized for inclusion in the state transportation funding plan.
Washington Requirements to Lower Vehicle Miles Traveled
Requires the state transportation department to develop strategies to lower per capita VMT, and adopts statewide goals to decrease per capita VMT 18% by 2020, 30% by 2035, and 50% by 2050.
California’s Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Law
Requires GHG emission targets to be set for passenger vehicles and light trucks for each metropolitan planning area in the state, and MPOs then must prepare strategies to meet the targets and track GHG pollution from transportation.