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Build Indiana Council, in conjunction with Pavia Systems, Inc., produced the video, "Understanding the Gas Tax" to help viewers gain a better sense of the complex nature of the gas tax as a component of highway funding. Click on the Reports & Studies tab for additional information.

Welcome to the Build Indiana Council home page.

BIC was established in 1987 as a coalition representing the transportation construction industry. We represent more than 500 companies statewide employing thousands of Hoosiers and supporting thousands of families.

While we actively deal with legislative issues concerning our members our primary focus is the continued development of Indiana's road and bridge network, and ensuring a long-term, dedicated and adequate source of funding.

In 2006 BIC was instrumental in helping to pass Governor Mitch Daniels' Major Moves legislation. Through the resulting lease of the Indiana Toll Road, $3.8 billion is being invested in Indiana’s highway system; however, these lease proceeds will be fully invested by mid 2013.

Our current task is to educate elected officials and the public about the benefits of continued investment in Indiana's highway transportation network, while at the same time talking about highway funding options for the future. It is important to discuss what level of investment is appropriate and how to achieve it. We must explore federal, state and local options.

Highway funding is confusing. There are many jurisdictions that control some aspect of our highway system. The gas tax is the primary source of funding for our highways, roads, streets and bridges, but gas tax revenues are not keeping up with needed investment levels. Build Indiana Council, in conjunction with Pavia Systems, Inc., produced the video, "Understanding the Gas Tax." We hope that viewers of this video gain a better understanding of the gas tax to be able to help develop plans for funding future highway investment.

BIC's Primary Mission
 

To achieve long-term, dedicated, stable and adequate funding for our state system of
highways and bridges and our local system of roads, streets and bridges.