Tax Policy Center

Fiscal Facts

May 31, 2021
State motor fuel tax revenue for mass transit
Fact: 
In 2019, five states (CT, MD, IL, NY, PA) and DC spent over 25% of their state motor fuel tax revenue on mass transit. Overall, 10% of revenue went towards mass transit, 27% for local roads, 51% for state highways, and 12% for other spending.