The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS)

TRIP REPORT: MARYLAND TRAFFIC CONGESTION COSTS DRIVERS AS MUCH AS $2,465 ANNUALLY – $5.8 BILLION STATEWIDE. AS MARYLAND VEHICLE TRAVEL RETURNS TO PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS, ADEQUATE TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT WILL BE CRITICAL TO FUND PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE TRAVEL RELIABILITY AND SUPPORT ECONOMIC GROWTH

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Greg

As vehicle travel in Maryland returns to near pre-pandemic levels, the state’s congested roads, highways and bottlenecks choke commuting and commerce and cost the state’s drivers a total of $5.8 billion annually – up to $2,465 per driver- in the […]

TRIP REPORT: ADDITIONAL STATE & FEDERAL FUNDS WILL ALLOW NORTH CAROLINA TO ADDRESS ROAD & BRIDGE CONDITIONS, CONGESTION & SAFETY; INFLATION, INCREASED FUEL EFFICIENCY AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE ADOPTION THREATEN PURCHASING POWER OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDS

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Greg

While additional state and federal transportation investment will allow North Carolina to improve its transportation system, the state’s ability to keep pace with growing transportation needs is threatened by the reduced purchasing power of motor fuel tax revenues due to […]

NEW TRIP REPORT EMPHASIZES NEED FOR INCREASED INVESTMENTS IN NEW MEXICO ROADS

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Greg

A lack of sufficient transportation funding will make it difficult to adequately maintain and improve New Mexico’s existing transportation system. Increased investment in transportation improvements could relieve traffic congestion, improve road, bridge and transit conditions, boost safety, and support long-term economic […]

TRIP Report: KENTUCKY MOTORISTS LOSE $4.7 BILLION ANNUALLY – UP TO $2,154 PER DRIVER – ON ROADS THAT ARE ROUGH, CONGESTED & LACK SOME DESIRABLE SAFETY FEATURES

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Greg

Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested or lack some desirable safety features cost Kentucky motorists a total of $4.7 billion statewide annually – as much as $2,154 per driver in some urban areas – due to higher vehicle operating […]

TRIP Report: NEW MEXICO MOTORISTS LOSE $3 BILLION PER YEAR ON ROADS THAT ARE ROUGH, CONGESTED & LACK SOME SAFETY FEATURES – UP TO $2,604 PER DRIVER. NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IDENTIFIES $5.1 BILLION IN NEEDED PROJECTS

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Greg

Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested or lack some desirable safety features cost New Mexico motorists a total of $3 billion statewide annually – as much as $2,604 per driver in some urban areas – due to higher vehicle […]

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