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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and the Center for Excellence in Project Finance at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) partnered to produce a review of transportation governance and finance for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. “Transportation Governance and Finance: A 50-State Review of State Legislatures and Departments of Transportation” focuses on transportation finance and the roles and relationships among the branches of state government that are most active in transportation issues.

"The report's direct findings offer an illuminating look at how differently department of transportation (DOT) officials and legislators view their roles in addressing the states' difficult and growing transportation needs," said Jennifer Jones, assistant director, Texas Sunset Advisory Commission and co-chair of the project's oversight committee.

"We know firsthand in Kansas how important it is to have a healthy relationship between the legislature and DOT officials, especially when advocating for funding in tough economic times," said Joseph Erskine, deputy secretary for Finance and Administration, Kansas Department of Transportation and co-chair of the project's oversight committee. "This report is deep with information and original research that can help guide any state to the ends they seek."

The report-which includes a detailed profile of every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico-is intended for DOTs and legislatures, offering a rich diversity of approaches to govern, finance, and ultimately deliver America's transportation system. It is a study of states' transportation policies and approaches, and does not provide "model" legislation.

The report is available on the websites of NCSL and the AASHTO Center for Excellence in Project Finance.