Opponents of California’s Gas Tax Hike Will Sue Over State’s ‘Misleading’ Ballot Description
Proponents of an initiative to repeal gas tax increases in California plan to sue over the state-drafted title and summary for the ballot measure, which they say is misleading and negative.
Californians Will Soon Pay More at the Pump to Fix More Than 200 Bridges
Under legislation signed by Gov. Jerry Brown in April, California motorists will start paying higher gas and diesel taxes in November to provide funding for, among other state transportation projects, reducing the backlog of road and bridge repairs.
California Leaders Reach Deadline for $52.4 Billion Transportation Bill
Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown and state Democratic legislative leaders last week were racing to meet a self-imposed deadline to approve a $52.4 billion, 10-year transportation bill to fix California’s crumbling infrastructure with revenue from hefty gasoline and diesel tax increases.
Massive Transportation Infrastructure Bill Narrowly Approved by California Lawmakers
California legislators on April 6 narrowly approved a $52.4 billion, 10-year transportation bill to fix the state’s crumbling roads and bridges with revenues from hefty gas and diesel tax increases.
California Transportation Bill and Proposed Gas-Tax Hike Advances to Senate Floor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A massive $52 billion transportation deal that would raise fuel taxes and vehicle fees to fix California’s pothole-ridden roads and unstable bridges cleared a key legislative committee April 3 as proponents race to meet a self-imposed April 6 deadline.
California Proposal Funds Road Fixes With 12-Cent Gas Tax Hike, Electric Car Fee
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Jerry Brown and top Democratic lawmakers on March 29 announced a major deal aimed at repairing California’s crumbling roads and bridges by raising fuel taxes, hiking vehicle registration fees and for the first time charging electric car owners a yearly fee.
Oroville Dam Situation Closes California Highways
The risk of damage to the Oroville Dam in Northern California not only forced the evacuation of more than 100,000 people but also has caused road closures that are affecting freight movement in the nation’s most populous state.
California Bill Expands on Federal Training Requirements for Truckers
Sen. Bill Monning, (D-Carmel), introduced Senate Bill 158 that would require 30 hours of driving time for a Class A commercial driver’s license and 15 hours for a Class B license.
California Trucking Group Urges Governor to Engage Stakeholders in Freight Plan
The California Trucking Association has urged Gov. Jerry Brown to closely collaborate with freight and industry stakeholders on a plan meant to shift to zero-emissions technologies and help boost freight connectivity along the state’s commercial network.
Richard Coyle Takes Helm of California Trucking Association
Richard Coyle, president of West Sacramento-based Devine Intermodal, has been appointed president of the California Trucking Association.
February 2, 2015