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Washington state legislature approves $16.9B transportation package; targeting all new cars to be electric with MY 2030

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The package makes significant investments in reducing carbon emissions, preservation and maintenance, expanding multimodal options, public transportation and pedestrian safety. 3 billion for maintenance and preservation. $3 The Clean Cars 2030 package originally passed the legislature as an amendment to E2SHB 1287 in May 2021.

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Analysis concludes that current transportation policy in most US states will likely worsen GHG emission trends in US

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transportation, and ensure state fuel taxes can support all transportation modes. Update transportation financing and funding formulas to reward reductions in driving, VMT, and fuel. Dedicate revenue from GHG fees to fund clean transportation investment.

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UC report to CalEPA outlines policy options to decarbonize California transportation by 2045

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These policy strategies are grouped into the following categories: Built environment and land use changes: Prioritize maintenance and avoid or cease new road building or road expansion. Transportation pricing: Gasoline taxes. Shift to VMT-based road fees as the number of ZEVs grows and fuel tax revenues decline.