AASHTO Journal, 23 May 2014
On Tuesday, New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan signed a bill passed last month by the New Hampshire House to raise the state’s gas tax 4.2 cents in order to raise revenue for the state’s roads and bridges. The measure, formally titled SB 367, is expected to add $32 million in transportation revenue each year (see related AASHTO Journal story here).
“Our bipartisan transportation funding bill is the most significant state-level investment in transportation infrastructure in 23 years,” Hassan said in a statement upon signing the bill. “This legislation is an important step toward addressing our transportation needs, keeping New Hampshire’s economy moving forward by advancing critical road and bridge projects, finishing the long-overdue expansion of I-93 and improving commutes for our workers and visitors.”
On the heels of these developments, the NHDOT this week announced a new website that features all the road and bridge improvements that will be supported from the new funding. The site provides “transparent and location-specific information on transportation infrastructure investments funded through SB 367.”
“The passage of Senate Bill 367 is an important start toward funding the critical needs in repairing New Hampshire’s roads and bridges,” said NHDOT Commissioner Chris Clement in a statement. “Our work on behalf of the citizens of New Hampshire has only just started and the New Hampshire Department of Transportation is committed to continued diligence and focus on our mission, vision and purpose.”