States don’t fix roads drivers fix cars survey
A study by Surface Transportation Policy Project and Environmental Working Group finds drivers spend 177 billion annually on car repairs from bad roads while state highway departments invest 1.2 billion to fix the same roads. It covers 38 states with urban highways over 100 miles, notes Iowa leads in poor repair at 56 percent, and Georgia has no urban roads rated poor or mediocre.
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Poor roads and funds for repairs top state survey
A survey ranks urban highways by condition, placing the state among the top 20 of 38 in poor or mediocre condition while noting the share of flexible funds available for repairs. The report highlights infrastructure weaknesses and funding gaps affecting maintenance and future projects.
Battle for highway aid shifts power to the South
Congress debates federal gasoline tax distribution as the South gains a larger share at the Northeast’s expense. The shift mirrors population movement and political power realignment with Southern leaders controlling key committees and leadership as Northeastern lawmakers push to modify the formula before final passage.
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Regional breakdown of federal highway aid by region
Levels of federal highway aid by region show New England with 1.51 billion dollars (8.8%), House proposal 1.25 billion (5.2%), Senate 1.24 billion (5.6%). Middle Atlantic Now 2.55 billion (14.8%), House 3.63 billion (15.1%), Senate 2.92 billion (13.3%). Midwest Now 2.92 billion (18.9%), House 4.35 billion (18.1%), Senate 3.75 billion (17.0%). South Now 5.45 billion (31.6%), House 8.37 billion (34.8%), Senate 7.69 billion (34.9%).
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