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US COVID-19 mitigation efforts resulting in significant decline in traffic, emissions and fuel-tax revenues

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The authors used the VMT data to calculate that emissions of US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were reduced by 4% in total and by 13% from transportation in the almost 8 weeks since many stay-at-home orders went into effect. New York carried the highest rate of cases during the reporting period. Fuel saved, tax revenue lost.

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NJ boosts gasoline tax 22.5% to $0.507/gallon effective 1 October, diesel to $0.577

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The increase brings the gasoline tax from $0.414 to $0.507 per gallon (22.5%). Under the 2016 law (Chapter 57) signed by Governor Christie, New Jersey’s TTF program is required to provide $16 billion over eight years to support critical infrastructure improvements to the state’s roadways and bridges. million.

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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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greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the transportation sector, and in most cases make decisions that will likely increase. emissions, according to a new analysis released by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Smart Growth America (SGA). transportation, and ensure state fuel taxes can support all transportation modes.