Chief engineer, David Nichols said it's more than maintenance of the highways but to fund projects, like an additional lane dedicated for trucks or even an additional lane for all cars. Nichols said he has had conversations with lawmakers including Sen. Mike Kehoe and Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, Charlie Denison, R-Springfield, about this proposal, but still does not have a sponsor for the bill.
Other lawmakers, including House Transportation Committee Chairman Charlie Denison, R-Springfield, suggested a sales tax increase as another source of funding.
Other lawmakers, including House Transportation Committee Chairman Charlie Denison, R-Springfield, suggested a sales tax increase as another source of funding.
Other lawmakers, including House Transportation Committee Chairman Charlie Denison, R-Springfield, suggested a sales tax increase as another source of funding.