Breakout
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Beyond Borders: Collaborative Funding Innovations Across the West—Lessons from Nevada, Washington, Hawai‘i, and Utah

Western states are leading efforts to modernize transportation funding through approaches like road usage charging, updated vehicle fees, and integrated revenue systems in response to declining gas tax revenues and increasing electrification. This panel highlights how states such as Nevada, Washington, Hawai‘i, and Utah are collaborating with agencies, private partners, and each other to design, test, and implement equitable and sustainable funding models. Attendees will gain practical insights on multi-state pilots, innovative fee structures, and partnership strategies that reduce risk and support scalable, user-friendly revenue systems.

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