Transportation

in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 769: National Infrastructure Bank.

This is a House Resolution (HR 769), not a bill, urging Congress to support H.R. 4052, which would create a National Infrastructure Bank. The resolution cites North Carolina's infrastructure needs - like roads, bridges, water systems, and lead pipe replacement - and states the proposed bank would be funded through existing Treasury debt (without new taxes or spending). It calls for Congress to pass the bank legislation to finance infrastructure projects nationwide, including those in North Carolina. The resolution itself does not create the bank but advocates for its adoption.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationUrges Congress to fund infrastructure projects including roads/highways via National Infrastructure Bank, citing transportation needs in North Carolina.95% confidence

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signed · North Carolina · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 948: The Projects for Advancing Vehicle-Infrastructure Enhancements (P.A.V.E.) Act.

HB 948, the P.A.V.E. Act, amends North Carolina law to allow Mecklenburg County to levy an additional 0.5% local sales tax specifically for public transportation systems. The bill defines "public transportation system" broadly to include buses, transit facilities, bike/pedestrian infrastructure, and automated transport tunnels, while excluding general roads. Funds collected must supplement, not replace, existing public transit funding and can only be used for financing, building, operating, or maintaining these systems. The tax proceeds would be distributed monthly to Mecklenburg County and its public transportation authorities per a financial plan, with the bill taking effect only if Mecklenburg levies this tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllows Mecklenburg County to levy new 0.5% sales tax specifically for public transit infrastructure, supplementing existing funding without replacement.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes 0.5% sales tax for public transit expansion including buses, bike/pedestrian infrastructure, and automated tunnels, supplementing existing funding without replacing it.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Pedestrian Safety Public Transit Transportation Funding

died · North Carolina · House Jul 3, 2025

HB 837: Alternative Methods for Highway Funding/Study.

HB 837 is a study bill requiring North Carolina to examine alternative highway funding methods, primarily to address potential revenue gaps as electric/hybrid vehicle adoption grows. It directs the Legislative Services Officer and Transportation Oversight Committee to hire a consultant to study mileage-based fees (VMT) for electric/hybrid vehicles and a new "Access User Fee" for all non-diesel vehicles (replacing gas taxes). The study must be completed by May 2026, with findings reported to key legislative committees. This bill does not implement new fees but assesses options affecting all vehicle owners, particularly electric/hybrid drivers and non-diesel vehicle registrants. It allocates $125,000 from the Highway Fund for the study, effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill studies alternative highway funding (VMT, Access User Fee) to maintain infrastructure revenue as EV adoption grows, ensuring continued transportation funding stability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SB 192: Increase Vehicle Safety Inspection Fee.

This bill increases the fee for vehicle safety inspections in North Carolina. It directly affects vehicle owners who require safety inspections, as the fee for a safety-only inspection will rise from $12.75 to a new amount (specified in the bill's text). The key mechanism adjusts the inspection fee amount while maintaining the same structure for authorization fees and free re-inspections within 60 days of a failed test. The fee increase applies to safety inspections only and becomes effective October 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases vehicle safety inspection fee, directly raising state revenue through a user fee, aligning with budgetary strengthening.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases vehicle safety inspection fee to fund safety checks, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per bill's focus on vehicle safety and inspections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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in committee · North Carolina · House Feb 13, 2025

HB 112: Increase Permissible Interstate Speed Limit.

HB 112 raises the maximum allowable speed limit on North Carolina's interstate highways and controlled-access roads from 70 mph to 75 mph, as determined by the Department of Transportation after engineering studies. This directly affects drivers traveling on these roads, as the new 75 mph limit replaces the previous 70 mph cap where the DOT deems it safe. The bill also updates related penalties: speeding over 85 mph on roads with a 75 mph limit becomes a Class 3 misdemeanor, and license suspension rules for excessive speeding (e.g., over 85 mph on 75 mph zones) are adjusted accordingly. The changes apply only to offenses occurring on or after December 1, 2025, and do not affect cases before that date.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRaises interstate speed limits from 70 to 75 mph, directly advancing highway transportation efficiency and policy within infrastructure framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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passed · North Carolina · House May 7, 2025

HB 847: Off-Road Motorcycle Registration Eligibility.

This bill clarifies the eligibility requirements for motorcycle registration in North Carolina. It updates the definition of "motorcycles" to explicitly include those designed or modified for both off-road and highway use, provided they meet specific engine size, speed, and highway equipment standards. The bill also ensures that these dual-purpose motorcycles are not denied registration by being classified as "utility vehicles." This change affects individuals seeking to register motorcycles intended for both on-road and off-road operation. The act will become effective on October 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClarifies vehicle registration rules for dual-purpose motorcycles under transportation regulations, preventing misclassification as utility vehicles and ensuring proper highway use compliance.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 575: Improve Pedestrian Safety.

SB 575 makes failing to yield to a pedestrian when causing serious injury a Class 2 misdemeanor for drivers. It requires North Carolina's driver education programs to add a new pedestrian safety module covering when drivers must yield the right-of-way. The bill also mandates the Division of Motor Vehicles and Department of Public Instruction to study and report by January 1, 2026, on improving pedestrian safety instruction in driver education. These changes directly affect drivers, public school driver education curricula, and state agencies responsible for traffic safety training.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates new pedestrian safety module in driver education curriculum, enhancing educational content and requirements for K-12 programs.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by mandating pedestrian safety education in driver programs and stricter penalties for drivers, directly addressing road safety within transportation infrastructure.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 3, 2025

HB 752: Transportation Economic Development Funding.

HB 752 establishes two new funds to support transportation infrastructure: a $50 million Rail Fund for railroad upgrades, connections, and equipment, and an Airport Fund for airport capital improvements and flight incentives. The Rail Fund prioritizes projects that boost economic growth, with 60% of annual allocations reserved for matching federal grants and 30% for planning. The Airport Fund limits 80% of funds to capital projects (like runway upgrades), 17% to attract strategic flights, and up to 20% to safety improvements. Both funds require competitive allocation based on projected job creation and economic impact, with annual reports to lawmakers. This bill directly affects rail operators, airports, and industries relying on transportation networks across North Carolina.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $50M in new transportation infrastructure funds via appropriations, directly advancing budget allocation for economic development through Rail and Airport Funds.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates $50M Rail Fund for railroad upgrades and Airport Fund for capital projects, explicitly funding transportation infrastructure priorities as described in subjects and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Rail Transportation Funding

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