Campaigns

CFTE tracks and analyzes public transportation ballot measures from across the country, past and present. Though we are watching many campaigns, those included below are those that have officially received ballot authorization.

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Public Transit Measures on the Ballot
Wins for Transit
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$$ Revenue Total
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Columbus, OH

Election Date: November 5, 2024
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 8,000,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 8,000,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome:
Results:
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0.5% sales tax increase on the November 2024 ballot that would help fund bus rapid transit lines through the LinkUS program.

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Maricopa County, AZ

Election Date: November 5, 2024
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 24,000,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 8,880,000,000
Annual Revenue ($): 1,200,000,000
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 444,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Fund public transportation
Outcome:
Results:
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Maricopa County voters will decide in the 2024 election if they want to extend the county half-cent sales tax measure that would help fund the maintenance and operation of public transportat …

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Cobb County, GA

Election Date: November 5, 2024
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 10,866,938,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 10,866,938,000
Annual Revenue ($): 362,231,267
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 362,231,267
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Fund numerous public transit projects
Outcome:
Results:
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The measure, if approved, would use a 1% sales tax over 30 years to fund projects, including regional mobility through direct connections to three MARTA Stations (Dunwoody, Arts Center, and …

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San Diego, CA

Election Date: November 5, 2024
Type: Primary
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Fund transportation priorities within the County, including funding transportation infrastructure projects by the San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission.
Outcome:
Results:
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Voters will decide whether to approve a half cent sales tax, with 50% of revenue going to projects related to transit, including fixes to the north county rail corridor, where coastal erosio …

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Miami-Dade County, FL

Election Date: August 20, 2024
Type: Primary
Revenue Type: N/A
Transit Revenue Explanation: gauge voter support for expanding the county's rapid mass transit system.
Outcome:
Results:
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The Board of County Commissioners adopted a non-binding straw proposal for the August 2024 primary ballot to gauge voter support for expanding the county’s rapid mass transit system.

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Monongalia County, WV

Election Date: May 14, 2024
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 8,895,892
Known Transit Revenue ($): 8,895,892
Annual Revenue ($): 2,223,973
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 2,223,973
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Annually, the Mountain Line Transit Authority will receive $500,000 for equipment purchases and just over $1.7 million to support bus service.
Outcome:
Results:
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If passed, The Mountain Line Transit Authority seeks renewal of the public transit excess levy for 4 years.

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Los Angeles, CA

Election Date: March 5, 2024
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 2,864,250,000
Annual Revenue ($): 286,425,000
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation: Some funding will go to expanding bus lanes
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 63.05% - 36.95%
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Measure HLA would mandate the completion of Mobility Plan 2035 including the the installation of 200 miles of bus lanes

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Cass County, MI

Election Date: February 27, 2024
Type: Presidential Primary
Total Revenue ($): 3,085,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 3,085,000
Annual Revenue ($): 617,000
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 617,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Funds for all public transportation authority purposes
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 50.1% to 49.9%
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If passed, the Cass County Transportation Authority would receive a .25 mill in taxable value that would support CCTA’s current and additional services for 5 years

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Owosso, MI

Election Date: February 27, 2024
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 524,440
Known Transit Revenue ($): 524,440
Annual Revenue ($): 104,888
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 104,888
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Fund public transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70.67% - 29.33%
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Voters will decide whether or not to approve a 0.3333 mill to fund public transportation services for five years, beginning in 2024 and ending in 2028.

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Brigham City, Perry and Willard (Box Elder County), UT

Election Date: November 21, 2023
Type: General
Revenue Type: sales and use tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: repeal a 15-year-old sales tax that had been used to help the Utah Transit Authority work toward extending FrontRunner service into the county
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Brigham City: Passed, 73.43% - 26.57% Perry: Passed, 85.24% - 14.76% Willard: Passed, 74.48% - 25.52%
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Repealed a 0.25% mass transit sales and use tax which was adopted in 2008 to help UTA purchase property in its long-term plan to extend commuter rail service from Ogden north into Brigham Ci …

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Perrysburg, OH

Election Date: November 7, 2023
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 2,695,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 2,695,000
Annual Revenue ($): 539,000
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 539,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Fund public transit for Perrysburg
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 60% - 40%
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Voters will decide whether to renew a five year, 0.8-mill public transportation levy.

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Kansas City, MO

Election Date: November 7, 2023
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 421,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 421,000,000
Annual Revenue ($): 42,100,000
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 42,100,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Fund the city’s bus service
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 72.80% - 27.20%
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Voters will decide whether to renew a three-eighths of a cent sales tax to fund the city’s bus service for another decade.

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Fort Collins, CO

Election Date: November 7, 2023
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 618,800,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 154,700,000
Annual Revenue ($): 23,800,000
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 5,950,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 25% will fund the city’s transit system
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 51.10% - 48.90%
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Voters will decide on a half-cent sales tax, which would go towards reducing a $46 million shortfall for the maintenance of parks and city pools, programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, …

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Boulder County, CO

Election Date: November 7, 2023
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 1,730,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 1,730,000
Annual Revenue ($): 173,000
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 173,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Fund public transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 79.25% - 20.75%
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Voters will decide whether to extend the existing ad valorem property tax mill levy imposed at a rate not to exceed 1.85 mills for 10 years and authorization of an Eco Pass program for non-r …

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Fountain, CO

Election Date: November 7, 2023
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 55,125,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 6,750,000
Annual Revenue ($): 4,500,000
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 450,000
Revenue Type: sales and use tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Improving transit service from 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2034 and then funding public transit services from 1/1/2035 - 12/31/2039
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 44.76% - 55.24%
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The measure, if approved, would levy a 1% sales and use tax to generate $4.5 million annually for the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority, with 10% of the net revenue going toward impr …

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Mecosta and Osceola County, MI

Election Date: August 8, 2023
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 5,765,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 5,765,000
Annual Revenue ($): 1,153,000
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 1,153,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Fund public transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 57%-43%
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Voters will decide whether to renew a .4666 mill and levy .0334 mill for the next five years for the Mecosta Osceola Transit Authority

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Sebastian County, AK

Election Date: August 8, 2023
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 336,800,000
Annual Revenue ($): 33,680,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Tax revenue can be used for numerous purposes, one of which is transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 75% - 25%
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Sebastian County voters to decide continuation of 1% sales tax dedicated to public transit, public safety, the public library, and more

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Ostego County, MI

Election Date: May 2, 2023
Type: Primary
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 69%-31%
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Voters will decide whether to levy 0.55 of a mill for the next five years to fund the Ostego County bus system.

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City of Monroe, MI

Election Date: May 2, 2023
Type: Special
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Tax revenue will be used to fund the Lake Erie Transit (LET)
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 75% - 25%
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The City of Monroe voters voted to renew the existing three-year millages of 1 mill to fund the Lake Erie Transit (LET). 

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Frenchtown Township, MI

Election Date: May 2, 2023
Type: Special
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Tax revenue will be used to fund the Lake Erie Transit (LET)
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70.8% - 29.2%
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The Frenchtown Township voters voted to renew the existing three-year millages of 0.75 mill to fund the Lake Erie Transit (LET).

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Manor, TX

Election Date: November 8, 2022
Type: General
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: This would take away sales tax revenue currently going to Cap Metro if Proposition A doesn't pass.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 80%-20%
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Proposition A would cut the City’s decades-long contract with CapMetro, which requires the City to pay a 1% sales tax for services.

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Statewide, MA

Election Date: November 8, 2022
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 48,000,000,000
Annual Revenue ($): 1,200,000,000
Revenue Type: Income Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Revenue can be appropriated for the purposes listed as needed
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 52%-48%
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A 4% tax on earners over $1 million. Revenue can be used for education, roads, bridges, and public transportation

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Lago Vista, TX

Election Date: November 8, 2022
Type: General
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Lago Vista would use the 1% sales tax for other resources if they withdraw.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 57%-43%
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Proposition A would withdraw from CapMetro and use 1% sales tax for other services

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New Hanover County, NC

Election Date: November 8, 2022
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 144,400,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 65,000,000
Annual Revenue ($): 14,400,000
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 6,500,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Re-investments in WAVE Transit services, rail realignment, bike, and pedestrian paths
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 47%-53%
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Proposing to increase sales tax to 1/4 of a cent to raise $144.4+ million for public transit investments over 10 years.

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Orange County, FL

Election Date: November 8, 2022
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 12,000,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 5,400,000,000
Annual Revenue ($): 600,000,000
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 270,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: This would improve countywide public transportation, expand SunRail, and add more buses to LYNX’s fleet.
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 41.70%-58.30%
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A 1-cent sales tax increase to improve public transportation across the county for 20 years.

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Huron County, MI

Election Date: November 8, 2022
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 3,092,544
Known Transit Revenue ($): 3,092,544
Annual Revenue ($): 515,424
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 515,424
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: This would fund public transportation.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 66.30%-33.60%
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A 6 year renewal of 0.2 of 1-mill for Huron Transit Corporation.

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Macomb County, MI

Election Date: November 8, 2022
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 155,500,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 155,500,000
Annual Revenue ($): 31,100,000
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 31,100,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: This would maintain and increase transit services.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 65%-35%
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Renewal of 0.95 millage rate to maintain and increase SMART transit services for 5 years.

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Sacramento County, CA

Election Date: November 8, 2022
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 8,500,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 3,400,000,000
Annual Revenue ($): 212,500,000
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 85,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Fund projects such as light rail extension and freeway improvements
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed
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1-half of a percent increase on local sales tax over 40 years to fund transportation projects

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Boulder County, CO

Election Date: November 8, 2022
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 121,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 18,150,000
Annual Revenue ($): 11,000,000
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 1,650,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Includes funding to maintain transit services.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 80.89%-19.11%
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A proposal to extend the existing 0.1% countywide transportation sales and use tax for the purpose of continuing to fund multimodal transportation needs, including transit.

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Fresno, CA

Election Date: November 8, 2022
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 6,835,044,756
Known Transit Revenue ($): 811,953,000
Annual Revenue ($): 227,834,825
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 27,065,100
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 11.88% for urban and rural public transit systems and services throughout the county, including Fresno Area Express (FAX), Clovis Transit, and the Fresno County Rural Transit Agency (FCRTA).
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results:
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Early renewal of half-cent sales tax over 30 years to raise 6.8 billion for transit, nearly 12% for public transit.

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Wayne County, MI

Election Date: November 8, 2022
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 80,800,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 80,800,000
Annual Revenue ($): 20,200,000
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 20,200,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: This measure would increase transit services.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 71%-29%
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4-year renewal of 0.994-mill to maintain and increase SMART transit services.

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Oakland County, MI

Election Date: November 8, 2022
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 662,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 662,000,000
Annual Revenue ($): 66,200,000
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 66,200,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: The millage would provide $37.9 million toward current transit service (with the bulk going to SMART), $20.4 million for new and improved service, including additional paratransit coverage and new microtransit areas, such as on-demand services, as well as new transit routes, $7 million toward capital improvements.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 57%-43%
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A 10-year countywide 0.95-mill to to fund the SMART bus transportation system, expand mass transit throughout all of Oakland County (including the North Oakland Transit Authority (NOTA), Wes …

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San Francisco, CA

Election Date: November 8, 2022
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 2,600,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 707,000,000
Annual Revenue ($): 100,000,000
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 23,566,667
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: This sales tax renewal ballot measure would extend the current half-cent sales tax for transportation for 30 years.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 68.80%-31.20%
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This sales tax renewal ballot measure would extend the current half-cent sales tax for transportation for 30 years.

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Eagle County, CO

Election Date: November 8, 2022
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 600,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 460,000,000
Annual Revenue ($): 15,000,000
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 11,500,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: This funding would continue and expand the existing ECO Transit service and other transportation efforts in Eagle County, including fare-free transit service and other improvements
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 55.28%-44.72%
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0.5-cent sales tax increase to fund new transit authority and establish a new intergovernmental agreement.

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Grand Traverse County, MI

Election Date: November 8, 2022
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 12,590,960
Known Transit Revenue ($): 12,590,960
Annual Revenue ($): 3,147,740
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 3,147,740
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Fund bus service operations
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed
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A renewal of 0.4788-mill to continue Bay Area Transit Authority operations for bus services starting January 2023 and lasting until December 2027.

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Leelanau County, MI

Election Date: November 8, 2022
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 6,544,188
Known Transit Revenue ($): 6,544,188
Annual Revenue ($): 1,636,047
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 1,636,047
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Fund bus service operations
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed
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A renewal of 0.4788-mill to continue Bay Area Transit Authority operations for bus service starting January 2023 and lasting until December 2027.

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Arlington, VA

Election Date: November 8, 2022
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 52,630,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 42,600,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: Finance, together with other available funds, the cost of various capital projects for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and other transit, pedestrian, road or transportation projects
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 78.26%-21.74%
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Nearly $53 million to fund local transportation capital projects, including nearly $43 million for Metro improvements

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El Paso County, CO

Election Date: November 8, 2022
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 592,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 59,200,000
Annual Revenue ($): 59,200,000
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 5,920,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Includes funding to enhance transit services
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 80%-20%
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This would extend the Pikes Peak Regional Transportation Authority’s 1-cent sales tax for 10 years, with 10% for transit projects

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Madera County, CA

Election Date: November 8, 2022
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 866,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 34,640,000
Annual Revenue ($): 28,866,667
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 1,154,667
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 4% of the Measure funding will be allocated to Public Transit Program systems and services throughout the County, including transit services operated by the cities of Madera and Chowchilla and Madera County
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 54.01%-45.99% (did not reach 2/3 majority)
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A 30-year renewal of a half-cent transportation sales tax with 4% for public transit

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Hillsborough County, FL

Election Date: November 8, 2022
Type: General
Annual Revenue ($): 342,000,000
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 153,900,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 45% of revenue goes to HART
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 48.60%-51.40%
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A one-cent increase in the sales tax, for a 30-year period, for transportation. 45 percent would go to HART. 54 percent of the revenue among the county and the cities of Tampa, Temple Terrac …

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St. Joseph County, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2022
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 2,880,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 2,880,000
Annual Revenue ($): 720,000
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 720,000
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation: This would continue to fund the St. Joseph County Transportation Authority.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 64%-36%
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A 4 year renewal of one-third of a mill. to continue to fund St. Joseph County Transportation Authority.

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Washentaw County, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2022
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 110,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 110,000,000
Annual Revenue ($): 22,000,000
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 22,000,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: This would maintain and expand local transit services, including bus and paratransit services.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 60.78%-39.22%
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Proposing a 1.68-mill property tax increase for 5 years to expand Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority’s local transit services, beginning in 2024.

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Pere Marquette Charter Township, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2022
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 1,071,892
Known Transit Revenue ($): 1,071,892
Annual Revenue ($): 267,973
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 267,973
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation: This would continue to fund public transportation services in the Township.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 75.64%-24.36%
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A four-year renewal of a .4 mill tax to fund public transit services through the Ludington Mass Transit Authority.

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Saugatuck Township, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2022
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 950,610
Known Transit Revenue ($): 950,610
Annual Revenue ($): 190,122
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 190,122
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: This would continue to fund the Interurban Transit Authority.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 80.11%-19.89%
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A 5 year renewal of a 0.5-mill property tax to continue to fund the Interurban Transit Authority.

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Charlevoix County, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2022
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 2,365,556
Known Transit Revenue ($): 2,365,556
Annual Revenue ($): 591,389
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 591,389
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation: This would raise $591,389 in the first year.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 73%-27%
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Renewal of 0.25-mill to fund County Transit System.

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Buchanan, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2022
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 401,080
Known Transit Revenue ($): 401,080
Annual Revenue ($): 100,270
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 100,270
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Provide public transportation including the operation of the Dial-A-Ride Bus System
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70%-30%
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Buchanan is pushing to renew its levy of 1 mill for the purpose of providing public transportation including the operation of the Dial-A-Ride Bus System. The millage renewal would be for fou …

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Jackson, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2022
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 2,750,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 2,750,000
Annual Revenue ($): 550,000
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 550,000
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation: Funds will support transportation services for Jackson Area Transportation Authority
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 72.16%-27.84%
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Renewal of 1-mill tax for 5 years to fund Jackson Area Transportation Authority’s public transit services

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Saugatuck, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2022
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 470,861
Known Transit Revenue ($): 470,861
Annual Revenue ($): 94,172
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 94,172
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: This would continue to fund the Interurban Transit Authority.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 81.79%-18.21%
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A 5 year renewal of a 0.5-mill property tax to continue to fund the Interurban Transit Authority.

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Douglas, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2022
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 490,745
Known Transit Revenue ($): 490,745
Annual Revenue ($): 98,149
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 98,149
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: This would continue to fund the Interurban Transit Authority.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 87.12%-12.88%
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A 5 year renewal of a 0.5-mill property tax to continue to fund the Interurban Transit Authority.

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San Francisco, CA

Election Date: June 7, 2022
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 400,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 314,000,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: $314,000,000 is earmarked for transit-related improvements
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 34.89%-65.11%
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$400 mil bond measure proposed by the City & County to fund Muni transit services as well as street and traffice improvements

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Athens-Clarke County, GA

Election Date: May 24, 2022
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 144,500,000
Annual Revenue ($): 28,900,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Includes funding to keep fare-free public transportation and expand bus routes
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 67.78%-32.22%
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Continuation of 1-cent sales tax for transportation project funding for 5 years.

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Pooler, GA

Election Date: May 24, 2022
Type: Primary
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: This would place more bus stops in the city.
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 38.8%-61%
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Property tax increase of 1.15 mills to help fund Chatham Area Transit (CAT) bus stops.

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Columbus, GA

Election Date: May 24, 2022
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 303,190,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 25,000,000
Annual Revenue ($): 30,319,000
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 2,500,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Includes funding for Columbus Metra Transit System
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 50.5%-49.5%
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Continuation of a 1-cent sales tax for transportation project funding for 10 years

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Parkersburg, WV

Election Date: May 10, 2022
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 10,861,001
Known Transit Revenue ($): 10,861,001
Annual Revenue ($): 2,172,200
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 2,172,200
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: This would help continue to fund the Mid-Valley Ohio Transit Authority.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 78%-22%
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A levy renewal to help continue to fund the Mid-Valley Ohio Transit Authority.

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Vienna, WV

Election Date: May 10, 2022
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 4,351,090
Known Transit Revenue ($): 4,351,090
Annual Revenue ($): 870,218
Annual Known Transit Revenue ($): 870,218
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: This would help continue to fund the Mid-Valley Ohio Transit Authority.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 83%-17%
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A levy renewal to help continue to fund the Mid-Valley Ohio Transit Authority.

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Leander, TX

Election Date: May 7, 2022
Type: Primary
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: This would take away sales tax revenue currently going to Cap Metro if Proposition A doesn't pass
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 58.5%-41.5%
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Proposition A proposes to remain with CapMetro. If Prop A fails, Leander will withdraw from mass transit authority CapMetro and use the current 1% sales tax revenue for other needs. Leander …

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Anchorage, AK

Election Date: April 5, 2022
Type: Regular Municipal
Total Revenue ($): 2,380,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: This would improve public transportation equipment and vehicles
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 55%-45%
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Anchorage is proposing a $2.38 mil bond to fix or replace public transportation equipment and vehicles, and improve emergency medical services and public safety. This bond is a part of a lar …

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Baton Rouge, LA

Election Date: November 13, 2021
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 17,800,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 17,800,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Revenue goes to CATS
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 62%-38%
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The Capital Area Transportation System, a regional transit authority, is proposing to renew a 10-year, 10.6-mill property tax on homes and businesses within the city limits of Baton Rouge an …

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Statewide, ME

Election Date: November 2, 2021
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 100,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 15,000,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: $15 mil is for public transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 72%-28%
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$100 mil transportation bond issue with $15 mil going to transit

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Gilbert, AZ

Election Date: November 2, 2021
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 515,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 49,000,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: $49 mil is for public transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 50.2%-49.8%
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$515 mil transportation bond measure

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Lucas County, OH

Election Date: November 2, 2021
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 37,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 37,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue goes to TARTA
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 55%-45%
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Changes a 2.5 mill property tax to a .5% sales tax to fund TARTA, and adds Lucas County to the TARTA Board of Trustees, expanding the TARTA service area to include the entire county.

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Kalamazoo County, MI

Election Date: November 2, 2021
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 3,003,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 3,003,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue goes to transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 79%-21%
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Voters will be asked to renew a 5-year, .3124 mill levy to fund paratransit services.

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Arlington, VA

Election Date: November 2, 2021
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 38,700,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 20,000,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: $20mil is for public transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 71%-29%
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Authorizes Arlington to issue $38.7 mil in bonds to finance the cost of various capital projects for the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority and other transit pedestrian, road or …

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Flint, MI

Election Date: May 4, 2021
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 472,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 472,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue goes to MTA
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 82%-18%
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5-year renewal of .6 millage for MTA

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Holland, MI

Election Date: May 4, 2021
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 1,035,082
Known Transit Revenue ($): 1,035,082
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue goes to MAX Transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 82%-18%
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Renewal of millage for MAX Transit

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Grand Haven Township, MI

Election Date: May 4, 2021
Type: Special
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Revenue is split between Harbor Transit & streets
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 68.2%-31.8%
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Renewal & increase of millage for Harbor Transit and local streets from .91150 mills to .95 mills for 6 years

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Alger County, MI

Election Date: May 4, 2021
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 304,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 304,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue goes to ALTRAN
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 77%-23%
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5-year renewal of .75 millage for ALTRAN

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Durango, CO

Election Date: April 6, 2021
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 2,600,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 520,000
Revenue Type: Hotel Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 20% of revenue goes to transportation
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 52%-48%
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Renewal and increase of lodgers tax to 5.25%. The tax is used for a variety of purposes, including 20% for transportation and transit as well as an additional 11% in a flexible fund that can …

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Austin, TX

Election Date: November 3, 2020
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 175,000,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: The project includes huge investments in roads, transit, and combatting displacement from new construction
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 58%-42%
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8.5-cent, no-sunset increase in city property tax to help fund Capital Metro’s $7 billion Project Connect plan

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Portland, OR

Election Date: November 3, 2020
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 350,000,000
Revenue Type: Payroll Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 56% of the planned improvements are transit-related
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 43%-57%
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A 0.75% payroll tax on employers to fund a $7 billion transportation plan

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Sonoma, CA

Election Date: November 3, 2020
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 26,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 35% of the revenue is split between bus, bicycle, and pedestrian improvements
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 72%-28%
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Early renewal of a tax for road, bus, bicycle, and pedestrian projects

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San Francisco, Santa Clara, and San Mateo, CA

Election Date: November 3, 2020
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 100,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 100,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Revenue would provide a dedicated funding source for Caltrain
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70%-30%
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1/8 cent sales tax to provide the first dedicated funding source for Caltrain

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Fairfax County, VA

Election Date: November 3, 2020
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 40,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 40,000,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue goes to WMATA for transit improvements
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 80%-20%
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$160 million bond referendum to raise money for 4, $40 million yearly payments to WMATA

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San Antonio, TX

Election Date: November 3, 2020
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 38,500,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 38,500,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue would go to VIA Metropolitan Transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 68%-32%
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Uses a 1/8 cent sales tax previously used for water quality protection and trailway programs for mass transit after four years if another temporary measure to direct the funding to COVID-19 …

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Bellingham, WA

Election Date: November 3, 2020
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 5,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 1,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 20% of revenue goes towards Climate Action Programs and projects related to bus service
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 83%-17%
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Renewal of.a .2% sales tax for transportation, including funding Sunday service for the Whatcom Transportation Authority

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St. Louis, Ithaca, and Pine River Township, MI

Election Date: November 3, 2020
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 240,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 240,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds would go to Alma Transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 61%-39%
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Seeks a 1-mill levy to join the Alma Transit system. Must pass all three jurisdictions individually for the measure to pass.

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Gwinnett County, GA

Election Date: November 3, 2020
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 404,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 404,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Revenue would fund a variety of transit expansions in the region
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 50%-50%
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30-year, 1% sales tax for transit expansion in the county, including money for bus and rail expansion, expected to raise a total of $12 billion

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Newton County, GA

Election Date: November 3, 2020
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 11,200,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 400,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: While the ballot language does not specify how much revenue goes to transit, committee recommendations set aside $2mil over 5 years
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 45%-55%
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1% TSPLOST sales tax for transportation and transit

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Missoula, MT

Election Date: November 3, 2020
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 3,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 3,000,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Revenue would go to Mountain Line
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 59%-41%
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20-mill levy for Mountain Line to expand weekend service, increase bus frequency, convert buses to electric, and support the Zero Fare program

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Bend, OR

Election Date: November 3, 2020
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 190,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 7,000,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: $7 million is designated for improvements in public transportation
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 59%-41%
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$190 million bond for capital transportation projects. Collection of new taxes would be delayed until 2022 to protect taxpayers from the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Wheeling and Bethlehem, WV

Election Date: November 3, 2020
Type: General
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue goes to OVRTA
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 71%-29%
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Renewal of property tax levy for OVRTA bus service

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Monroe, MI

Election Date: November 3, 2020
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 940,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 940,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue goes to Lake Erie Transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 72%-38%
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1-mill levy renewal for Lake Erie Transit for 3 years

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Denver, CO

Election Date: November 3, 2020
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 40,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: There is no set use of revenue, but transit is one of the allowed uses
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 64%-36%
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2.5-cent increase to Denver sales tax to be used for a flexible set of purposes all related to fighting climate change, including improvements to the city’s transit system

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Durand, MI

Election Date: November 3, 2020
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 14,585
Known Transit Revenue ($): 14,585
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue goes to SATA
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 56%-44%
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.215 millage for public transportation

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Shiawassee Township, MI

Election Date: November 3, 2020
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 10,034
Known Transit Revenue ($): 10,034
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue goes to SATA
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 68%-32%
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Renewal of .1168 millage for public transportation

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Seattle, WA

Election Date: November 3, 2020
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 45,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 45,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 82%-18%
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Renews a .1% sales tax for the Seattle Transportation Benefit District and raises it to .15% for 6 years

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Ogemaw County, MI

Election Date: August 4, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 287,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 287,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds would go to Ogemaw County Public Transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed
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.3 millage for Ogemaw County Public Transit in addition to its current operating millage

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Marquette County, MI

Election Date: August 4, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 1,460,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 1,460,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds would go to Marquette County Transit Authority
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed
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Millage renewal and increase for Marquette County Transit Authority

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Spring Lake Township, MI

Election Date: August 4, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 505,402
Known Transit Revenue ($): 505,402
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds would go to Harbor Transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed
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.7 millage for Harbor Transit

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Iosco County, MI

Election Date: August 4, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 174,761
Known Transit Revenue ($): 174,761
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds would go to Iosco Transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed
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5-year, .145 millage renewal for Iosco Transit

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Ludington and Scotville, MI

Election Date: August 4, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 370,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 370,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds would go to LMTA
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed
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5-year, .12267 mill tax for the Ludington Mass Transportation Authority

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Arenac County, MI

Election Date: August 4, 2020
Type: Primary
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds would go to Arenac County Transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed
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5-year, .6 millage for Arenac County Transit, the first millage in the agency’s history

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Frenchtown Township, MI

Election Date: August 4, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 902,445
Known Transit Revenue ($): 902,445
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds would go to Lake Erie Transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed
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3-year .75 millage renewal for Lake Erie Transit

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Clinton County, MI

Election Date: August 4, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 1,970,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 1,970,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds would go to CATA
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed
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Increase a .1996 millage for the Blue Bus to .6996 mills for 4 years

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Genesee County, MI

Election Date: August 4, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 11,885,622
Known Transit Revenue ($): 11,885,622
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds would go to MTA
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed
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5-year, 1.225 mill levy replacing two millages totaling .825 mills for MTA

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Escanaba, MI

Election Date: August 4, 2020
Type: Primary
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds would go to DATA
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed
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5-year millage renewal for Delta Area Transit Authority

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Kalkaska County, MI

Election Date: August 4, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 210,500
Known Transit Revenue ($): 210,500
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds would go to KPTA
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed
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5-year, .2498 millage renewal for the Kalkaska Public Transit Authority

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Midland County, MI

Election Date: August 4, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 865,217
Known Transit Revenue ($): 865,217
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds would go to public transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed
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5-year millage renewal for the Midland County Connection

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Wexford County, MI

Election Date: August 4, 2020
Type: Primary
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds would go to CWTA
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed
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Renewal of .6 mill tax for Cadillac Wexford Transit Authority

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Statewide, ME

Election Date: July 14, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 105,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 15,000,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: $15 million would go to multimodal transit-related facilities and equipment
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 77%-23%
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$105 million transportation bond with $15 million for multimodal facilities/equipment related to transit

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Huntington, WV

Election Date: June 9, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 1,760,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 1,760,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: The revenue helps fund TTA's operating costs and capital projects
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 79%-21%
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Renewal of levy for Tri-State Transit Authority

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Vienna, WV

Election Date: June 9, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 800,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 800,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue goes to fund the Easy Rider transit system
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 85%-15%
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Renewal of a mass transit levy for bus services through the Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority

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Parkersburg, WV

Election Date: June 9, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 2,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 2,000,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue goes to fund the Easy Rider transit system
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 80%-20%
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Renewal of a mass transit levy for bus services through the Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority

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Monongalia County, WV

Election Date: June 9, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 1,994,843
Known Transit Revenue ($): 1,994,843
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds go to The Monongalia County Urban Mass Transportation Authority
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 66.5%-33.5%
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Renewal of a mass transit levy for the Monongalia County Urban Mass Transportation Authority

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Port Huron, MI

Election Date: May 5, 2020
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 377,500
Known Transit Revenue ($): 377,500
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue would go to BWAT
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 71%-29%
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Renewal of .617 millage for Blue Water Area Transit

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Fort Gratiot, MI

Election Date: May 5, 2020
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 268,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 268,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue would go to BWAT
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70%-30%
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Renewal of .617 millage for Blue Water Area Transit

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Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH

Election Date: April 28, 2020
Type: Primary
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is for EORTA
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 73%-27%
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Three year renewal of 2.5 mill tax for Eastern Ohio Regional Transit Authority in the parts of each county that fall in EORTA’s service area

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Hamilton County, OH

Election Date: April 28, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 130,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 100,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: $100 million would go to Cincinnati Metro, and the remaining revenue would go towards road improvements
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 50.5%-49.5%
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.8% sales tax increase for transportation

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Lucas County, OH

Election Date: April 28, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 13,200,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 13,200,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is for TARTA
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 66%-34%
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Renews TARTA’s 1.0 mill levy for 10 years as a safety net while the agency pursues a sales tax

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Anchorage, AK

Election Date: April 7, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 5,095,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 1,986,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: Almost 2 million is designated for transit-related improvements
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 59%-41%
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A $5mil bond measure for transit improvements and public safety improvements

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Benzie County, MI

Election Date: March 10, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 600,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 600,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue would go to Benzie Bus
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 80%-20%
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.49 millage renewal for Benzie Bus

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New Haven Township, MI

Election Date: March 10, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 15,497
Known Transit Revenue ($): 15,497
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue would go to SATA
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 63%-37%
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.3 mill tax levy for four years to become a participating governmental unit in the Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency

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Manistee County, MI

Election Date: March 10, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 579,847
Known Transit Revenue ($): 579,847
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue would go to MCT
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 68%-32%
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Millage renewal and increase to .5 mills for Manistee County Transportation Dial-a-Ride

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Van Buren County, MI

Election Date: March 10, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 800,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 800,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is for transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 69%-31%
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Renewal of a .2471 mill tax for transit for four years

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Saginaw Township, MI

Election Date: March 10, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 1,428,294
Known Transit Revenue ($): 1,428,294
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue would go to STARS
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 71%-29%
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3.2 mill tax for the STARS transit service (renewing the expiring 3 mill tax and adding .2 mills)

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Kalamazoo County, MI

Election Date: March 10, 2020
Type: Primary
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue would go to Kalamazoo Metro
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70%-30%
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5 year, .9 mill tax for public transit, replacing and increasing a tax expiring in 2020

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Clare County, MI

Election Date: March 10, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 200,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 200,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue would go to Clare County Transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 57%-43%
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.2 mill tax for public transit

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Lansing, MI

Election Date: March 10, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 19,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 19,000,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue goes to the Capital Area Transportation Authority
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 72%-28%
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5 year renewal of a .3 mill tax for the Capital Area Transportation Authority

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Redlands, CA

Election Date: March 3, 2020
Type: Primary
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Failed, 35%-65%
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Exempts “transit villages” being planned by the city around new rail stations from a number of city “slow-growth” ordinances

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Marin and Sonoma Counties, CA

Election Date: March 3, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 51,400,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 51,400,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is designated for SMART.
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 51% yes - 49% no
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Renews the .025 cent sales tax to fund transit. The tax currently expires in 2029 but county hopes to renew early.

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Contra Costa County, CA

Election Date: March 3, 2020
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 102,857,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 56,120,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Funding is split between transit and road improvements
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 51% yes - 49% no
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Half-cent sales tax measure is expected to generate $3.6 billion over its projected 35-year lifespan (required a 2/3 majority to pass)

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Oklahoma City, OK

Election Date: December 10, 2019
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 122,250,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 87,500,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: $87 million is designated for public transit over 8 years.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 71.7%-28.3%
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Continuation of a 1 cent sales tax over 8 years to fund 16 projects, including improving public transit

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Tulsa, OK

Election Date: November 12, 2019
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 427,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 5,330,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: $5,330,000 of the funds are for bus rapid transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed
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Bond for $427 million in transport projects, including bus rapid transit

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Norman, OK

Election Date: November 12, 2019
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 2,500,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 2,500,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue will go to improvements in public transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed
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As the county sales tax is being reduced from 1/4 cent to 1/8 cent, adds a city sales tax of 1/8 cent to fund Cleveland Area Rapid Transit

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Statewide, CO

Election Date: November 5, 2019
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 2,800,000,000
Revenue Type: Excess Tax Revenue
Transit Revenue Explanation: If approved, excess revenues can be used discretionally for a variety of purposes, including transportation and transit.
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed
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Allows state to keep excess revenue it currently is required to return to taxpayers under the 1992 Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. Some revenue would go to transportation purposes.

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Lake County, OH

Election Date: November 5, 2019
Type: General
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue would go to Laketran
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed
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0.25 percent sales tax for 10 years to benefit Laketran

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Cincinnati, OH

Election Date: November 5, 2019
Type: General
Revenue Type: Earnings Tax Repeal
Transit Revenue Explanation: The measure would take revenue away from public transit only if that revenue is replaced by a sales tax passed next year, which would earn more for transit overall.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed
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Repeals a .3% city earnings tax that goes to SORTA if and only if it is replaced by passing a countywide sales tax for transportation in 2020. This measure has the support of transit advocat …

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Albuquerque, NM

Election Date: November 5, 2019
Type: General
Revenue Type: Receipts Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 38% of the revenue is to be spent on transit.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed
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Renewal of a 1/4-cent gross receipts tax for transportation

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Albuquerque, NM

Election Date: November 5, 2019
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 3,130,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 3,130,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is for improvements in public transportation
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed
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$3,130,000 bond measure for improvements in public transportation

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Statewide, ME

Election Date: November 5, 2019
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 105,000,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: $15 million is designated for a fund that could go to transit, among other improvements such as pedestrian and bike infrastructure.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed
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$105 million in general obligation bonds for transportation infrastructure projects

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Columbia County, OR

Election Date: November 5, 2019
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 1,000,889
Known Transit Revenue ($): 1,000,889
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is designated for the Columbia County Rider
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed
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Tax of 0.18 cent per every $1,000 of property taxes paid to fund the Columbia County Rider

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San Francisco, CA

Election Date: November 5, 2019
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 32,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 16,000,000
Revenue Type: Rideshare Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 50% of revenue is designated for improvements in public transit.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 68%-32%
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A 3.25% tax on solo Uber and Lyft rides and 1.5% tax on pooled Uber and Lyft rides. 50% of revenue goes towards improvements in public transit.

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Harris County, TX

Election Date: November 5, 2019
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 3,500,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 3,500,000,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is designated for the Metropolitan Transit Authority
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed
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$3 billion in borrowing authority to implement transit projects for the Metropolitan Transit Authority. The 20-year plan laid out by Metro officials includes roughly 20 more miles oflight ra …

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Statewide, WA

Election Date: November 5, 2019
Type: General
Revenue Type: Excise Tax Reduction/Repeal, Vehicle Fee Reduction/Repeal
Transit Revenue Explanation: Some revenue from fees and taxes goes towards transit, while the rest goes towards transporation generally. Sound Transit stated that the measure would eliminate $6.95 billion in motor vehicle excise taxes by 2041.
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Passed
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Lowers and repeals a number of vehicle- and transportation-related taxes

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Phoenix, AZ

Election Date: August 27, 2019
Type: Special
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation: Initiative would redirect all funding for light rail projects to other infrastructure improvements.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Failed, 62%-38%
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A citizen initiative to end the construction of light rail extensions to the Valley Metro Light Rail and to redirect $7 billion of funds to infrastructure improvements in Phoenix.

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Meridian Township, MI

Election Date: August 6, 2019
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 360,756
Known Transit Revenue ($): 360,756
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds would be for Redi-Ride
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 63%-37%
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Renewal of .2 mill tax for Redi-Ride curb to curb transit service

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Chelan and Douglas Counties, WA

Election Date: August 6, 2019
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 6,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 6,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is designated for Link Transit.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 56%-44%
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A 0.2% sales tax increase (.1 per year over two years) to fund Link Transit.

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Lima, OH

Election Date: May 7, 2019
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 1,200,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 1,200,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is designated for the Allen County RTA.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 74%-26%
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A 0.1% sales tax increase for transit and the Allen County RTA.

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Fayetteville, AR

Election Date: April 9, 2019
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 73,925,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: Some revenue will go towards transit, while the rest will go towards transportation generally.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 76.7%-26.3%
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Bonds to fund transportation projects including traffic capacity, sidewalk, transit, and bicycle facilities enhancements.

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Anchorage, AK

Election Date: April 2, 2019
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 5,936,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 1,026,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: Transit-related uses of the money include $276,000 in bus stop improvements, $390,000 in transit facility rehabilitation and upgrades, and $360,000 in transit vehicle replacements
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 58%-42%
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$5,936,000 in bonds for a variety of purposes including upgrading transit facilities and acquiring and replacing transit vehicles

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Gwinnett County, GA

Election Date: March 19, 2019
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 152,100,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 152,100,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is designated for MARTA.
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 54%-46%
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Ratification of Gwinnett’s pending transit service contract with MARTA and enactment a new 1 percent sales tax to pay for transit projects and operations in the county. (Purchases in Gwinnet …

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City of Flagstaff, AZ

Election Date: November 6, 2018
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 3,730,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 3,730,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue would be for public transportation service
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 51%-49%
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A 0.15% increase in the sales tax for increasing public transportation service (from a current 0.295% rate), for 11 years.

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Statewide, CA

Election Date: November 6, 2018
Type: General
Revenue Type: Gas Tax Reduction/Repeal
Transit Revenue Explanation: Proceeds from the 2017 gas tax go to various transportation and transit projects around the state.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Failed, 55%-45%
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A repeal of the gas tax and vehicle fees implemented by the California legislature in 2017 (SB 1). The increases raise more than $5 billion annually, with the proceeds going to transportatio …

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San Mateo County, CA

Election Date: November 6, 2018
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 80,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 48,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 60% of revenue is designated for transit-related projects
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 67%-33%
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A half-cent sales tax aimed at relieving traffic congestion. Half for maintaining and enhancing rail, bus, paratransit and other public transit options in the county. Another 10 percent for …

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San Benito County, CA

Election Date: November 6, 2018
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 16,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Revenue goes to a fund usable for transit, road improvements, and other transportation projects
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70%-30%
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A one-cent sales tax for transportation investments, including transit options for 30 years.

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Marin County, CA

Election Date: November 6, 2018
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 25,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 25,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is designated for SMART
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 77%-23%
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A renewal of the half-cent sales tax for transportation to 2049

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Aspen, CO

Election Date: November 6, 2018
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 8,460,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 8,460,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is designated for RFTA
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 52%-48%
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A new 2.6 mill property tax for RFTA (they have an existing sales tax). Will include improvements such as 30-minute service, increased weekend services, and expanded services.

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Statewide, CO

Election Date: November 6, 2018
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 700,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 385,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 55% of revenue is designated for transit-related purposes
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 59%-41%
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A .62 percent increase in the state sales tax for transportation projects. 45 percent will be devoted to state highway needs, 40 percent to local government transportation needs, and 15 perc …

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Statewide, CT

Election Date: November 6, 2018
Type: General
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 89%-11%
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The Connecticut Transportation Revenue Lockbox Amendment would prohibit lawmakers from using state transportation funds for activities other than transportation. It would also prohibit the p …

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Tampa, FL

Election Date: November 6, 2018
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 276,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 124,200,200
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 45% of revenue is designated for HART
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 56%-43%
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A one-cent increase in the sales tax, for a 30-year period, for transportation. 45 percent would go to HART.

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Broward County, FL

Election Date: November 6, 2018
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 300,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Use of revenue is not specifically designated for transit and may be used for other transportation improvements
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 60%-40%
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A one-cent increase in the sales tax, for a 30-year period, for transportation upgrades. Funding for electric buses and light rail could be possible transit applications.

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Olympia, WA

Election Date: November 6, 2018
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 20,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 20,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is designated for Intercity Transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 66%-34%
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An additional 0.4 percent sales and use tax to maintain existing service and fund improvements for Intercity Transit.

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Statewide, ME

Election Date: November 6, 2018
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 106,000,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: Use of revenue is not specifically designated for transit and may be used for other transportation improvements
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 68%-32%
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$106 million in general obligation bonds for transportation infrastructure projects, of which some funds would go to transit (majority for highways and bridges).

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Royal Oak, MI

Election Date: November 6, 2018
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 3,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 3,000,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is designated for bus service
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 65%-35%
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A 1.25-mill property tax increase to fund a bus service that operates at night and on weekends.

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Buchanan, MI

Election Date: November 6, 2018
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 87,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 87,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is designated for Dial-A-Ride
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 68%-32%
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Four-year renewal of the 1-mill tax for Dial-A-Ride

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Bay County, MI

Election Date: November 6, 2018
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 2,790,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 2,790,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is designatd for the Bay Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 63%-37%
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Renewal of the 0.75 mill levy and an increase of 0.25 mills to pay for operations for the Bay Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The current millage ends in 2020, it would be renewed thr …

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Los Alamos County, NM

Election Date: November 6, 2018
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 14,500,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 14,500,000
Revenue Type: Receipts Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Revenue is collective between all four counties. All revenue is designated for the North Central Regional Transit District and the Rail Runner express.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 72%-28%
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Renewal of a one-eighth of 1 cent gross receipts tax to support the Rail Runner express and the regional bus system (North Central Regional Transit District). The tax had set to expire in 20 …

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Philadelphia, PA

Election Date: November 6, 2018
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 181,000,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: Use of revenue is not specifically designated for transit and may be used for other transportation improvements
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 72%-28%
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A transportation bond for a variety of capital purposes, including transit.

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Arlington County, VA

Election Date: November 6, 2018
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 74,570,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 44,000,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: $44 million is designated for WMATA Metro's capital improvement program
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 81%-19%
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A bond issuance for a variety of transportation projects across the county, including $44 million for WMATA Metro’s capital improvement program.

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Lewis County, WA

Election Date: November 6, 2018
Type: General
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is designated for public transit services
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 65%-35%
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An extension of a 0.2% sales tax to parts of the outside of Chehalis and Centralia for Twin Transit.

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Rio Arriba County, NM

Election Date: November 6, 2018
Type: General
Revenue Type: Receipts Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Revenue is collective between all four counties. All revenue is designated for the North Central Regional Transit District and the Rail Runner express.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 68%-32%
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Renewal of a one-eighth of 1 cent gross receipts tax to support the Rail Runner express and the regional bus system (North Central Regional Transit District). The tax had set to expire in 20 …

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Santa Fe County, NM

Election Date: November 6, 2018
Type: General
Revenue Type: Receipts Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Revenue is collective between all four counties. All revenue is designated for the North Central Regional Transit District and the Rail Runner express.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 73%-27%
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Renewal of a one-eighth of 1 cent gross receipts tax to support the Rail Runner express and the regional bus system (North Central Regional Transit District). The tax had set to expire in 20 …

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Taos County, NM

Election Date: November 6, 2018
Type: General
Revenue Type: Receipts Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Revenue is collective between all four counties. All revenue is designated for the North Central Regional Transit District and the Rail Runner express.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 83%-17%
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Renewal of a one-eighth of 1 cent gross receipts tax to support the Rail Runner express and the regional bus system (North Central Regional Transit District). The tax had set to expire in 20 …

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Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2018
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 4,849,066
Known Transit Revenue ($): 4,849,066
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is for transit-related projects.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 83%-17%
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A 5-year 0.7-mill property tax renewal.

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Oakland County, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2018
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 71,400,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 71,400,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Revenue is collective between Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne Counties. All revenue is designated for SMART.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 77%-23%
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A renewal of the 1-mill SMART millage

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Bay de Noc Township, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2018
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 14,264
Known Transit Revenue ($): 14,264
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is designated for the Delta Area Transit Authority
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 64%-36%
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A five-year 0.5 mil levy for the Delta Area Transit Authority

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Bark River Township, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2018
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 19,510
Known Transit Revenue ($): 19,510
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is designated for the Delta Area Transit Authority
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 57%-43%
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A five-year 0.5 mil levy for the Delta Area Transit Authority

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Escanaba Township, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2018
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 54,987
Known Transit Revenue ($): 54,987
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is designated for the Delta Area Transit Authority
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 66%-34%
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A five-year 0.5 mil levy for the Delta Area Transit Authority

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Cornell Township, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2018
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 10,907
Known Transit Revenue ($): 10,907
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is designated for the Delta Area Transit Authority
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 44%-56%
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A five-year 0.5 mil levy for the Delta Area Transit Authority

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Macomb County, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2018
Type: Primary
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Revenue is collective between Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne Counties. All revenue is designated for SMART.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 50%-50%
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A renewal of the 1-mill SMART millage

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Wayne County, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2018
Type: Primary
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Revenue is collective between Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne Counties. All revenue is designated for SMART.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 64%-46%
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A renewal of the 1-mill SMART millage

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Lincoln, ND

Election Date: June 12, 2018
Type: Primary
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is to fund paratransit service
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 45%-55%
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A 2 mill property tax increase to fund paratransit service.

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Kansas City, MO

Election Date: June 12, 2018
Type: Special
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is to fund streetcar expansion.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 75%-25%
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Special property tax for expanding the Kansas City Streetcar to UMKC

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Kansas City, MO

Election Date: June 12, 2018
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 25,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 25,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is to fund streetcar expansion. Reported number is collective revenue between the new sales and property taxes.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 76%-24%
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Special sales tax for expanding the Kansas City Streetcar to UMKC

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Bay Area, CA

Election Date: June 5, 2018
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 125,000,000
Revenue Type: Tolls
Transit Revenue Explanation: Revenue is split between transit and highway improvements
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 60%-40%
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An increase in the Bay Area bridge tolls to pay for more BART cars, expand Muni’s fleet, increase ferry service, study a second Transbay Tube, and highway improvements. Tolls will increase b …

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Parkersburg, WV

Election Date: May 8, 2018
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 2,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 2,000,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is to fund Easy Rider
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 80%-20%
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A levy for the operation of Easy Rider

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Vienna, WV

Election Date: May 8, 2018
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 800,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 800,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is to fund Easy Rider
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 82%-18%
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A levy for the operation of Easy Rider

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Marion County, WV

Election Date: May 8, 2018
Type: Primary
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is designated for the Fairmont-Marion County Transit Authority
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 76%-24%
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A levy renewal for the Fairmont-Marion County Transit Authority.

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Nashville, TN

Election Date: May 1, 2018
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 243,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 243,000,000
Revenue Type: Excise Tax, Hotel Tax, Rental Car Tax, Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is for transit-related projects
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 36%-64%
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An increase in four separate taxes to fund a light rail system and bus improvements.

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Philadelphia, PA

Election Date: November 8, 2017
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 69% - 31%


$184 million infrastructure bond package addressing transit, streets, parks, municipal facilities, museums and economic development. Transportation projects comprise approximately $38 millio …

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Mahoning, OH

Election Date: November 7, 2017
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 58% - 42%


Voters will consider a permanent renewal of the current .25% sales tax that goes to the Western Reserve Transit Authority.  This sales tax raises $8.5 million annually for the authority …

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Lawrence, KS

Election Date: November 7, 2017
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 70% - 30%


The Lawrence City Council has decided to ask voters to renew a 0.55% city-wide sales tax for 10 years.  The revenue from this tax would go to infrastructure improvements (0.3%), transit …

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Allen County, OH

Election Date: November 7, 2017
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: 42% - 58%


The Allen County Regional Transit Authority has approved a quarter-cent sales tax measure for the November ballot. This levy is the final option for maintaining current levels of operation a …

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Grand Rapids, MI

Election Date: November 7, 2017
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 61% - 39%


Grand Rapids’ regional bus system, The Rapid, is looking to extend the tax that supports its operations for another 12 years. The 1.47 mill renewal will go be before voters in Grand Rap …

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Twin Cities, MN

Election Date: November 7, 2017
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: None
Results:


Officials are talking about ways to fund transportation projects across the state.  Last year, the Governor proposed a sales tax to fund Twin Cities transit, in hopes of freeing up stat …

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DeKalb County, GA

Election Date: November 7, 2017
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: None
Results:


The state legislature is considering allowing DeKalb County officials to go to the ballot for an additional half-cent sales tax to fund MARTA service in the county.  They are also consi …

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Fulton County, GA

Election Date: November 7, 2017
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: None
Results:


Fulton County is considering a ballot initiative for MARTA in 2017 in light of the win in the City of Atlanta in 2016.  However, county officials are now signaling that they may not be …

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Athens-Clarke County, GA

Election Date: November 7, 2017
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 74%-26%


Local officials have approved the final project list for a 5-year 1% sales tax increase for transportation and sent it to the November ballot.  If approved, this ballot measure would ra …

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Statewide, CO

Election Date: November 7, 2017
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: None
Results:


Governor Hickenlooper and state legislators are planning to ask Colorado voters to approve a tax increase to support transportation projects around the state.  As it currently stands, t …

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Denver, CO

Election Date: November 7, 2017
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 73% - 27%


The Denver GO Bond is a $1 billion infrastructure bond.  About half of the bond funding would go to transportation projects generally, while about $60 million of that will go to transit …

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Statewide, ME

Election Date: November 7, 2017
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 72% - 28%


Maine voters will consider a $105 million transportation bond.  $20 million of that is slated to go to facilities, equipment, and property acquisition related to ports, harbors, marine …

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Adams County, CO

Election Date: November 7, 2017
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


Voters in Adams County will vote on a five different questions (ARTA A-E) regarding the Aerotropolis Regional Transportation Authority District, specifically, one to approve formation of the …

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Jefferson Parish, LA

Election Date: October 14, 2017
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 62%-38%


Voters in Jefferson Parish will consider a 1-mill property tax renewal estimated to generate $3.4 million annually to fund services for people with disabilities.

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Jefferson Parish, LA

Election Date: October 14, 2017
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 57%-43%


Voters in Jefferson Parish will consider a 2-mill property tax renewal estimated to generate $6.8 million annually for Jefferson Transit (JeT) operations and maintenance.

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Kansas City, MO

Election Date: August 8, 2017
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Failed, 49%-51%


A Kansas City group filed petition signatures with the city clerk’s office seeking to require a citywide vote before any streetcar expansion can occur.  The question was posed to voters …

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Kansas City, MO

Election Date: August 8, 2017
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Failed, 43%-57%


Clay Chastain has once again collected enough valid signatures to place a 3/8-cent citywide sales tax for 25 years on the ballot to help fund a $1 billion, 26-mile “rapid-rail” system.

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Kansas City, MO

Election Date: August 4, 2017
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70%-30%


The Regional Transit Alliance has submitted a proposal that involves extending the streetcar by 3.75 miles.  To pay for this expansion, advocates are proposing a 1-cent sales tax within …

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Sacramento, CA

Election Date: June 23, 2017
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 78%-22%


Sacramento asked large properties to vote on creating a streetcar taxing district.  Properties included in the vote were non-residential and either greater than 12,600 square feet in si …

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Leelanau and Grand Traverse Counties, MI

Election Date: May 2, 2017
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 55%-45%


Voters will decide on a millage increase to help Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA) officials update their fleet and facilities and offer a range of new services.  BATA is seeking …

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Milwaukee, WI

Election Date: April 4, 2017
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Fail, 28%-72%


The Milwaukee County Board's finance committee has approved an advisory referendum question that would ask voters in the April 4, 2017, election whether they support the previously-propo …

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St. Louis, MO

Election Date: April 4, 2017
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Pass, 60%-40%


A circuit court judge in St. Louis has approved a half-cent sales tax for the April ballot to fund a MetroLink expansion and other projects.  If passed, approximately $12 million per ye …

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Garfield County, WA

Election Date: February 14, 2017
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 77%-23%


The recently-created Garfield County Transportation Authority is asking voters for a 0.4% sales tax to fund operations in February.

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Flagstaff, AZ

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is for public transportation
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 71% - 29%
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10-year 0.295% sales tax renewal for Northern AZ Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority

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Placer County, CA

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 53,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 6,360,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 12% of revenue would go to transit
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 64% - 36%
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a ½ cent, 30-year sales tax to fund rail and road improvements. A 2/3 majority was required to pass.

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Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, CA

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 28,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 28,000,000
Revenue Type: Parcel Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is for the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 82% - 18%
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Extend current $96/year parcel tax scheduled to expire in 2019 for 20 years to fund the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District

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Prince George's County, MD

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 200,000,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: Revenue is for transportation generally, including some for transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 85% - 15%
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$200 million bond measure for public works and transportation, including financing the Purple Line.

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San Francisco, Alameda, and Contra Costa Counties, CA

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 3,500,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 3,500,000,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue goes to BART
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70% - 30%
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The BART board has voted to approve a $3.5 billion bond measure to fund capital improvements.  Homeowners in these three counties would see an increase in property tax bills of between …

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Greensboro, NC

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 126,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 10,000,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: $10 million would go towards sidewalk, bike, and public transit improvements
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 73% - 27%
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$126 million bond, $28 million of which would go to transportation

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Wake County, NC

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 87,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 87,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax, Vehicle Fees
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue would go to the new regional transit plan
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 53% - 47%
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Half-cent sales tax and a $10 increase in vehicle registration fees would support a $2.3 billion regional transit plan including bus and commuter rail

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Stanislaus County, CA

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 19,200,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 1,344,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 7% of revenue will go to transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 71% - 29%
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30 year half-cent sales tax for transportation

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Lago Vista, TX

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 420,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 420,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue under the current tax goes to the Capitol Metropolitan Transit Authority.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 56% - 44%
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Vote on whether or not to remain part of the Capitol Metropolitan Transit Authority service area. If Lago Vista voted no, other referendums would determine where the 1-cent sales tax would b …

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Santa Cruz, CA

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 2,500,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 500,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 20% of revenue would go to transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 67% - 33%
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30 year half-cent sales tax, 20% of which ($500m) will go to transit for seniors and disabled people.

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Los Angeles County, CA

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 860,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Revenue is for a variety of transportation-related purposes, including transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70% - 30%
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Renews the existing 1/3 cent sales tax, plus adds a 1/2 cent sales tax for transportation-related spending

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Honolulu, HI

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Passed, 68% - 32%
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Charter amendment to transfer operations and maintenance of transit lines from the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transit to the mayor’s Department of Transportation Services office

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Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Washtenaw Counties, MI

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 145,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 145,000,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is for the Southeast Michigan RTA
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 50.5% - 49.5%
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1.2 mil property tax would raise $2.9 b over 20 years for Southeast Michigan RTA

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San Francisco, CA

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 150,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: It is unclear how much revenue would be spent on public transit
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 65%-35%
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City-wide 0.75% sales tax that goes to the general fund, some of which may be spent on public transit

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Eaton County, MI

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 850,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 850,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All of the revenue is for public transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70% - 30%


.25 mill property tax renewal for the Eaton County Transportation Authority

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Statewide, NJ

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 54% - 46%
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Lock box charter amendment requiring revenue from all fuel taxes in the state to go to transportation projects. Transit is eligible.

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Kansas City, MO

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 40,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 40,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue would go towards the light rail project.
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 60% - 40%
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Creates two new sales taxes totaling 3/8 of a cent and redirects another sales tax totaling 3/8 of a cent away from buses to fund a light rail project

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Lorain County, OH

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 9,900,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 4,950,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 50% of revenue goes to transit
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 74% - 26%
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0.25% sales tax for five years for purposes including transit

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Routt County, CO

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Revenue Type: Excise Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Some revenue will go to public transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 62% - 38%
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5% marijuana excise tax for public health and safety, county facilities, and public transportation

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Kitsap County, WA

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 11,800,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 11,800,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds go towards Kitsap Transit to help fund the commuter ferry
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 51%-49%
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0.3% sales tax to fund fast commuter ferry to Seattle (managed by Kitsap Transit)

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Marion County, IN

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 56,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 56,000,000
Revenue Type: Income Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is for public transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 58% - 42%
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Raises income tax 25 cents for every $100 to fund public transit improvements

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Atlanta, GA

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 6,250,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 6,250,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue goes to MARTA
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 72% - 28%
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A 40-year half-cent sales tax for MARTA improvement

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Charleston, SC

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 84,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: The City Council has discretion on how to allocate revenue for transportation projects
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 51% - 49%
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Half-cent sales tax for transportation

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Statewide, ME

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 100,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 20,000,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: 20% of the bond is for transit improvements
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 61% - 39%
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$100 million bond measure for transportation

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Broward County, FL

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 500,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Some of the funding would go to transit, including a light rail system
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: City Sales Tax: Failed, 61% - 38%. County Sales Tax: Passed, 51%-48%
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Penny sales tax, half for county and half for cities, voted on separately. Both had to pass for either to be enacted.

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Tigard County, OR

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 51% - 49%
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Reverses a 2014 vote to ban light rail from city property

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Teton County, WY

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 11,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Revenue would be split between housing and transportation projects, including the START bus system
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 44%-56%
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Penny sales tax for housing and transit projects

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Spokane, WA

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue goes to Spokane Transit Authority
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 55% - 44%
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.2% sales tax for transit, following the narrow defeat of a .3% tax in April 2015.

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Seattle, WA

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 3,600,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 3,600,000,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax, Sales Tax, Vehicle Fees
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue goes to Sound Transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 55% - 45%


Increases in sales taxes (half-cent increase), property taxes (.25-mill increase) and motor vehicle excise taxes (.8% increase) to generate $54 b over 15 years for Sound Transit

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Ventura County, CA

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 70,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Revenue could go to a variety of transportation-related purposes, including transit
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 57% - 43%
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Half-cent sales tax to improve transportation. A 2/3 majority would be required to pass. Half of revenue would go to the county for regional freeway projects, rail and bus service improvemen …

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Virginia Beach, VA

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 57% - 43%
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Decides whether the city should spend local funds to extend light rail from Norfolk to Town Center in Virginia Beach

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Statewide, CA

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Failed, 52% - 48%
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Would require public approval for any state projects in which $2 billion or more in revenue bonds would be issued

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Monterey County, CA

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 20,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Less than 40% of revenue is available for transit-related purposes
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 67% - 33%
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3/8 percent sales tax aimed at congestion initiatives

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Lafayette, CO

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 575,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 575,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue goes towards providing EcoPasses
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 54.5% - 45.5%
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1.25 mill levy to provide every Lafayette resident with an EcoPass, which provides unlimited use of RTD transit services

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Summit County, UT

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 4,100,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 4,100,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is for mass transit projects
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 69% - 31%
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.25% sales tax for mass transit projects

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Contra Costa County, CA

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 76,666,666
Known Transit Revenue ($): 253,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 33% of revenue would go towards transit
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 63%-37%
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Half-cent sales tax for transportation would generate $2.3 billion over 30 years. 2/3 majority needed to pass.

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Santa Clara County, CA

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 210,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 100,800,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 48% of revenue would pay for BART, bus, and light rail improvements
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 71% - 29%
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30 year half-cent sales tax for transportation, including BART expansion

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San Diego County, CA

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 455,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 182,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 40% of revenue would go to transit
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 66% - 34%
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Half-cent sales tax for road and transit improvements. A 2/3 majority would be required to pass. Revenue would go toward a long-term plan approved by SANDAG’s board that calls for highway im …

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Stark County, OH

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 14,500,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 14,500,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue goes to SARTA
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 63% - 37%
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Ten year renewal of 0.25% sales tax for Stark Area Regional Transit Authority

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Franklin County, OH

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 62,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 62,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue goes to COTA
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 72% - 28%
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Renewal of .0.25% sales tax to fund Central Ohio Transit Authority

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San Luis Obispo County, CA

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 25,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 5,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 20% of revenue would go to transit
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 65% - 35%
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9-year half-cent sales tax increase for transportation projects. A 2/3 majority was required to pass.

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Statewide, IL

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 78.8% - 21.2%
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Prohibits transportation funds from being used for non-transportation related purposes

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Bernalillo County, NM

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Passed, 76% - 24%
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Advises the City of Albuquerque to allow voters to vote on the Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) project. However, the vote took place after construction has begun and is advisory, so the city …

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Merced County, CA

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 15,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 750,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 5% of revenue goes to transit improvements
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 69% - 31%
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Half-cent sales tax for transportation-related purposes (only 5% goes to transit)

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Richland Hills, TX

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 1,300,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 1,300,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue from the sales tax goes towards the Fort Worth Transportation Authority
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 55% - 45%
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A yes vote is to remain in the Fort Worth Transportation Authority and continue the half-cent sales tax that supports it. This measure is a repeat of the exact same question from May.

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Washington County, UT

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 3,689,100
Known Transit Revenue ($): 1,637,600
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: $1637600 of the tax is designated annually for the SunTran public transit service
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 52% - 48%
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.25% sales tax for transportation

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Lucas County, OH

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue goes to TARTA
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 58% - 41%
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Ten year renewal of 1.5-mill property tax to benefit the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority

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Fairfax County, VA

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 120,000,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: Some of the funds will go towards the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority Capital Improvement Program to improve public transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 64% - 36%
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$120 million bond for transportation

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Arlington County, VA

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 58,800,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 30,000,000
Revenue Type: Bond
Transit Revenue Explanation: $30 million is designated for Metro capital improvement, while the rest of the funds will go to road improvements
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 78% - 22%
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$58.8 million bond for transportation

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Sacramento County, CA

Election Date: November 8, 2016
Type: General
Total Revenue ($): 120,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 36,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 30% of revenue would go to transit
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 66% - 34%
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Half-cent sales tax to improve transit and roads. A 2/3 majority would be required to pass.

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Bedford Township, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2016
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 246,500
Known Transit Revenue ($): 246,500
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is for the Lake Erie Transit bus service
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 74%-26%
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.25-mill tax renewal for Lake Erie Transit bus service for 3 years, after the renewal + .1-mill increase failed earlier in the year.

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Clare County, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2016
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 302,970
Known Transit Revenue ($): 302,970
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is for the Clare County Transit Corporation
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 61.1%-38.9%
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Renews the .3-mill property tax for 2016 only because of a clerical error which caused the 2015 renewal to skip 2016 and apply from 2017-2022. The tax benefits the Clare County Transit Corpo …

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Missaukee County, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2016
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 211,173
Known Transit Revenue ($): 211,173
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is for public transportation
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 42.3%-57.7%
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.36 mill levy for four years to support public transportation services in the county

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Maple Ridge Township, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2016
Type: Primary
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Estimated revenue is collective between all 8 townships and would be lessened for any township that did not pass the measure. Revenue is for the Delta Area Transit Authority.
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 36.3%-63.7%
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.5 millage in 8 townships to expand the Delta Area Transit Authority. Does not need to pass in all 8 townships to expand in one township.

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Wells Township, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2016
Type: Primary
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Estimated revenue is collective between all 8 townships and would be lessened for any township that did not pass the measure. Revenue is for the Delta Area Transit Authority.
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 44.1%-55.9%
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.5 millage in 8 townships to expand the Delta Area Transit Authority. Does not need to pass in all 8 townships to expand in one township.

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Masonville Township, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2016
Type: Primary
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Estimated revenue is collective between all 8 townships and would be lessened for any township that did not pass the measure. Revenue is for the Delta Area Transit Authority.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 53.3%-46.7%
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.5 millage in 8 townships to expand the Delta Area Transit Authority. Does not need to pass in all 8 townships to expand in one township.

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Ford River Township, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2016
Type: Primary
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Estimated revenue is collective between all 8 townships and would be lessened for any township that did not pass the measure. Revenue is for the Delta Area Transit Authority.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 59.4%-40.6%
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.5 millage in 8 townships to expand the Delta Area Transit Authority. Does not need to pass in all 8 townships to expand in one township.

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Ensign Township, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2016
Type: Primary
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Estimated revenue is collective between all 8 townships and would be lessened for any township that did not pass the measure. Revenue is for the Delta Area Transit Authority.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 50.9%-49.1%
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.5 millage in 8 townships to expand the Delta Area Transit Authority. Does not need to pass in all 8 townships to expand in one township.

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Brampton Township, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2016
Type: Primary
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Estimated revenue is collective between all 8 townships and would be lessened for any township that did not pass the measure. Revenue is for the Delta Area Transit Authority.
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 53.9%-46.1%
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.5 millage in 8 townships to expand the Delta Area Transit Authority. Does not need to pass in all 8 townships to expand in one township.

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Bark River Township, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2016
Type: Primary
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Estimated revenue is collective between all 8 townships and would be lessened for any township that did not pass the measure. Revenue is for the Delta Area Transit Authority.
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 49.4%-50.6%
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.5 millage in 8 townships to expand the Delta Area Transit Authority. Does not need to pass in all 8 townships to expand in one township.

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Baldwin Township, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2016
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 335,084
Known Transit Revenue ($): 335,084
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Estimated revenue is collective between all 8 townships and would be lessened for any township that did not pass the measure. Revenue is for the Delta Area Transit Authority.
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 35.2%-64.8%
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.5 millage in 8 townships to expand the Delta Area Transit Authority. Does not need to pass in all 8 townships to expand in one township.

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Isabella County, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2016
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 16,211,230
Known Transit Revenue ($): 16,211,230
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue is for the I-Ride service
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 64.9%-35.1%
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4-year 0.9929 mill renewal for the Isabella County Transportation Commission. This millage would fund I-Ride, the largest rural public transit agency in a single county in the nation.

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Jackson County, OR

Election Date: May 17, 2016
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 1,780,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 1,780,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds go to the Rogue Valley Transportation District
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 61.4%-28.6%
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13 cent per $1000 property tax for 5 years for Rogue Valley Transportation District

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Huntington, WV

Election Date: May 10, 2016
Type: Primary
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Revenue is collective between Cabell and Huntington. All funds go to the Tri-State Transit Authority
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 73.7%-26.3%
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A 5-year property tax renewal for the Tri-State Transit Authority.  Without approval, bus service would end.  60 percent support required to pass.  Part of Huntington falls outside of Cabell …

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Cabell County, WV

Election Date: May 10, 2016
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 1,760,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 1,760,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: Revenue is collective between Cabell and Huntington. All funds go to the Tri-State Transit Authority
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 72.2%-27.8%
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A 5-year property tax renewal for the Tri-State Transit Authority.  Without approval, bus service would end.  60 percent support required to pass.

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Monongalia County, WV

Election Date: May 10, 2016
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 180,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 180,000,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds go to the Mountain Line Transit Authority
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 63.1%-36.9%
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A 0.022 percent property tax levy to support the Mountain Line Transit Authority  The measure required support from 60 percent of voters to pass.

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Castle Hills, TX

Election Date: May 7, 2016
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 500,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 500,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds from the sales tax go to VIA Metropolitan Transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 59.8%-40.2%
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A yes vote is to remain in VIA Metropolitan Transit service area and continue to support service with a half-cent sales tax.

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Richland Hills, TX

Election Date: May 7, 2016
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 1,300,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 1,300,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All revenue from the sales tax goes towards Fort Worth Transportation Authority
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 54.2%-45.8%
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A yes vote is to remain in the Fort Worth Transportation Authority and continue the half-cent sales tax that supports it.

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Port Huron, MI

Election Date: May 3, 2016
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 374,900
Known Transit Revenue ($): 374,900
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds go to the Blue Water Area Transportation Commission
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 55.6%-44.4%
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4-year renewal of .6214 mill property tax for Blue Water Area Transportation Commission

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Holland and Holland Township, MI

Election Date: May 3, 2016
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 906,863
Known Transit Revenue ($): 906,863
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds go to MAX Transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 81.8%-18.2%
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.4 mill tax renewal to fund MAX Transit bus system

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Fort Gratiot, MI

Election Date: May 3, 2016
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 239,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 239,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds go to the Blue Water Area Transportation Commission
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 69.8%-30.2%
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4-year renewal of .6214 mill property tax for Blue Water Area Transportation Commission

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Kalamazoo, MI

Election Date: May 3, 2016
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 2,508,188
Known Transit Revenue ($): 2,508,188
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds go to Kalamazoo County Transportation Authority
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 58%-42%
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Renewal through 2021 of .315 mill tax for Kalamazoo County Transportation Authority, reduced from previous .4 mill

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Ellensburg, WA

Election Date: April 26, 2016
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 791,812
Known Transit Revenue ($): 791,812
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: All funds go to the Ellensburg Transportation Benefit District
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 62.6%-37.4%
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10 year .2% sales tax increase to fund the Ellensburg Transportation Benefit District.  If passed, revenue from this tax would effectively eliminate the need for any Washington State DoT fun …

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Tulsa, OK

Election Date: April 5, 2016
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 6,800,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 3,800,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: 56% of the tax goes towards transit
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 75%-25%
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.085 cent sales tax for transportation as part of the Tulsa Vision plan to provide $57 million for transit over 15 years

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Roscoe Township, IL

Election Date: March 15, 2016
Type: Primary
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 57%-43%
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Nonbinding advisory measure on joining the Stateline Mass Transit District

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Grand Haven Township, MI

Election Date: March 8, 2016
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 671,678
Known Transit Revenue ($): 671,678
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: The tax was to allow Harbor Transit to operate in the township
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 72.1%-27.9%
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.95-mill tax renewal for Harbor Transit

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Bedford Township, MI

Election Date: March 8, 2016
Type: Special
Total Revenue ($): 350,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 350,000
Revenue Type: Property Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: The tax was designated for the Lake Erie bus service
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 43.4%-56.6%
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0.1 mill levy increase for five years in addition to a renewal of the current 0.25 mill levy to support Lake Erie Transit Dial-a-Ride service in the Township.

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Pulaski County, AR

Election Date: March 1, 2016
Type: Primary
Total Revenue ($): 18,000,000
Known Transit Revenue ($): 18,000,000
Revenue Type: Sales Tax
Transit Revenue Explanation: The tax was dedicated solely to transit
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 43%-57%
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.25 sales tax for Rock Region Metro

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Flint, MI

Election Date: November 3, 2015
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 72%-28%


Voters in Flint, MI were asked to renew a 0.6-mill property tax, which funds transit services provided by the Flint Mass Transportation Authority (MTA).

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Snohomish County, WA

Election Date: November 3, 2015
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 51.1%-48.9%


Voters will decide whether or not to approve a 0.3 percent sales tax increase to fund Community Transit.

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Box Elder County, UT

Election Date: November 3, 2015
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: 38.4%-61.6%


In conjunction with other Utah counties, Box Elder County will vote on November 3rd, 2015 on raising the sales tax by 0.25 percent.  Because Box Elder County falls within the Utah Trans …

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Tooele County, UT

Election Date: November 3, 2015
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 51.3%-48.7%


In conjunction with other Utah counties, Tooele County will vote on November 3rd, 2015 on raising the sales tax by 0.25 percent.  Because Tooele County falls within the Utah Transit Aut …

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Winter Park, CO

Election Date: November 3, 2015
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 58.6%-41.4%


Winter Park, CO residents will vote on a 2 percent sales tax increase.  The town recently took over operation of the Winter Park Resort Shuttle.  It now plans to expand the bus fle …

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Fraser, CO

Election Date: November 3, 2015
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 67.9%-32.1%


Fraser, CO residents will vote on a 1 percent sales tax increase to fund local buses.

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Delta County, MI

Election Date: November 3, 2015
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 71.5%-28.5%


Residents of the MI cities of Escanaba and Gladstone will vote on a 5-year renewal of 0.6-mill property tax to fund Delta Area Transit Authority (DATA) operations.

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Salem, OR

Election Date: November 3, 2015
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: 42%-58%


Voters will decide on a .21% payroll tax to fund expanded bus service to include weekends and evening service. Local businesses will be able to deduct the local payroll tax on their federal …

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Statewide, ME

Election Date: November 3, 2015
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 73%-27%


Maine residents voted on an $85 million dollar bond package.  $68 million would go toward road improvements, while $17 million would go to transit and infrastructure projects.

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Weber County, UT

Election Date: November 3, 2015
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 57%-43%


In conjunction with other Utah counties, Weber County will vote on November 3rd, 2015 on raising the sales tax by 0.25 percent.  Because Weber County falls within the Utah Transit Autho …

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Davis County, UT

Election Date: November 3, 2015
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 57%-43%


In conjunction with other Utah counties, Davis County will vote on November 3rd, 2015 on raising the sales tax by 0.25 percent.  Because Davis County falls within the Utah Transit Autho …

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Utah County, UT

Election Date: November 3, 2015
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: 43%-57%


In conjunction with other Utah counties, Utah County will vote on November 3rd, 2015 on raising the sales tax by 0.25 percent.  Because Utah County falls within the Utah Transit Authori …

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Salt Lake County, UT

Election Date: November 3, 2015
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: 48.8%-51.2%


In conjunction with other Utah counties, Salt Lake County will vote on November 3rd, 2015 on raising the sales tax by 0.25 percent.  Because Salt Lake County falls within the Utah Trans …

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Seattle, WA

Election Date: November 3, 2015
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 56%-44%


Nine year, $900 million property levy to replace The 2006 "Bridging the Gap" complete streets measure that expires in 2015. The 2006 measure was a nine-year, $365 million levy for …

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Scio Township, MI

Election Date: November 3, 2015
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 67%-33%


Voters in Scio Township, MI will decide on a 10-year property tax of up to 0.36 mills to expand Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA) bus service to the township.

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Breckenridge, CO

Election Date: November 3, 2015
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 83.2%-16.8%


Residents in Breckenridge, CO voted on a 4.5% tax on lift tickets.  The tax does not apply to season or multi-resort passes.  Vail Resorts, which runs Breckenridge Resort, guarante …

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Phoenix, AZ

Election Date: August 25, 2015
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 55%-45%


An extension of Transit 2000, a 0.40-cent sales tax, which expires in 2020. The measure will increase the sales tax to 0.70-cent and extend the expiration to 2050. The $30.5 billion raised f …

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Saginaw, MI

Election Date: August 4, 2015
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 76.1% - 23.9%


Renewal of a 3-mill tax to fund the majority of operations at Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services.

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Benzie County, MI

Election Date: August 4, 2015
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 74.6% - 25.4%


Millage renewal of 0.5 mill for 5 years to fund Benzie Bus. Passed last renewal in 2011.

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Clare County, UT

Election Date: August 4, 2015
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 68.9%-31.1%


This measure would renew a 0.3-mill tax to fund the county's transit system for the next six years.

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Kalamazoo, MI

Election Date: August 4, 2015
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 62.7% - 37.3%


Six communities (Kalamazoo, Portage, Parchment, Kalamazoo Township, Comstock, Oshtemo) will vote on a transit property tax millage of 0.75 mills for five years to maintain and expand transit …

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Sacramento, CA

Election Date: June 2, 2015
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 48% - 52%


If a property owners assessment election is successful, downtown residents will vote on establishing a streetcar funding district.

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Sonoma County, CA

Election Date: June 2, 2015
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 37.3% - 62.7%


Titled the Sonoma County 2015 Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance, the measure would raise the county sales tax by a quarter-cent (8.25% to 8.5%) for five years. 10% of the funds raised would …

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Vancouver, CAN

Election Date: May 29, 2015
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Failed, 38.12% - 61.88


0.5 percent provincial sales tax to fund $7.5 billion over ten years in new transit services that include a Vancouver subway, light rail in Surrey and expanded bus service. Vote will be cond …

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Columbia County, OR

Election Date: May 19, 2015
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 48% - 52%


Voters will consider a proposal to increase the county's Natural Resource Depletion Fee paid by mining compaines from 15 cents to 50 cents per ton. The funds raised will be used for infr …

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Bourne, MA

Election Date: May 19, 2015
Type: RTA Participation/Creation
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 56% - 44%


If approved, the town of Bourne will officially petition the Massachusetts legislature to  include Bourne in the Massachusettes Bay Transportation Authority Service area and eventually …

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San Antonio, TX

Election Date: May 9, 2015
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Passed, 66.9% - 33.1%


Charter amendment 1 would require any future rail projects in or around the city of San Antonio to be approved by voters. The measure was put on the ballot by the Streetcar Vote Coalition.

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Marin County, CA

Election Date: May 7, 2015
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Passed, 72% - 28%


Students at the College of Marin will consider raising tuition fees to allow students to ride Marin Transit buses without additional fares. Bus passes would be provided at the beginning of e …

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Frenchtown Township, MI

Election Date: May 5, 2015
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 45% - 55%


Lake Erie Transit will ask Frenchtown Township voters to approve a .25 mill increase to the current .75 mill. The measure will raise $1.1 million in the township to cover bus service.

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Monroe, MI

Election Date: May 5, 2015
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 54% - 46%


Lake Erie Transit will ask  Monroe voters to approve a .25 mill increase to the current .75 mill. The measure will raise $906,744 in the city to cover bus service.

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Addison Township, MI

Election Date: May 5, 2015
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 50.6% - 49.4%


Levies a new 5 year, 0.25 millage to raise $70,000 to join the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA).

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Van Buren County, MI

Election Date: May 5, 2015
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 55.6% - 44.4%


.25 mill for four years, from 2016-19, for public transit, including services for seniors and disabled people. It would raise an estimated $760,500 in 2016.

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Iosco County, MI

Election Date: May 5, 2015
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 61.8% - 38.2%


Voters in Iosco County will consider a 0.967 millage renewal to support the Iosco Transit Corporation (ITC)

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Statewide, MI

Election Date: May 4, 2015
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 19.9% - 80.1%


Voters will decide on a state constitutional amendment to increase the sales tax by 1% to raise $1.3 billion for transportation improvements. Transit will receive $130 million, or 10%, of th …

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Spokane, WA

Election Date: April 28, 2015
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 49.6% - 50.4%


Spokane Transit Authority will send a .3% sales to fund new projects and service expansion. 10-year levy estimated to raise $300 million for transit. STA Moving Forward  

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Atlanta, GA

Election Date: March 17, 2015
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Passed, 88.2% - 11.8%


Residents of the City of Atlanta will be asked to vote on an infrastructure bond referendum on Tuesday, March 17. The Atlanta City Council approved a substitute resolution (Legislative Refer …

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Plaistow, NH

Election Date: March 10, 2015
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: 83%-17%


Voters will decide whether the town supports building an MBTA commuter rail station.

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Sacramento, CA

Election Date: February 13, 2015
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 66% - 34%


Downtown property owner assessment for streetcar service. Measure is advisory and, if successful, would set up a second and binding vote in April.

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Statewide, RI

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 60% - 40%


The Rhode Island Mass Transit Hub Infrastructure Bonds, Question 6 is on ballot legislatively-referred bond question. The measure, upon voter approval, would permit the state to issue $35 mi …

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San Francisco, CA

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 71% - 29%


Measure A would fund $500 million for transit.

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Rossford, OH

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Failed, 35% - 65%


Rossford residents are being asked to opt out of TARTA services. The city pays in $300,000 for $500,000 in services.

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Fairfax County, VA

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Passed, 74% - 26%


Voters will decide on a $100 million bond for bike, ped, and road improvements in Tyson’s Corner along the new Silver Line.

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Statewide, MA

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Gas Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Passed, 53% - 47%


The Tank the Automatic Gas Tax Hike campaign seeks to repeal a provision in a law passed in 2013 that would increase the gas tax annually to match the growth in the consumer price index for …

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Eagle Point, OR

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: RTA Participation/Creation
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 40% - 60%


Measure 15-130 would have annexed the city of Eagle Point into RVTD boundaries.

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Jackson County, OR

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 39% - 61%


Measure 15-128 would levy 13 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value within the transportation district for five years. It’s the first increase RVTD has asked for in more than 30 years. …

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Austin, TX

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 43% - 57%


Funding for urban rail project in central corridor and roads.

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Bay City, MI

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 66% - 34%


.75 millage renewal for Bay Metro Transport.

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Wichita, KS

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 38% - 62%


Bus service would receive 10% of a one cent sales tax increase to fund projects in the city, an estimated $40 million. 

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San Bruno, CA

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Charter/Constitutional Amendment
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Passed, 67% - 33%


The Downtown and Transit Corridors Economic Enhancement Initiative would modify Ordinance 1284 and lift the building height restriction from 50 feet to 90 feet around the Caltrain station.

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San Francisco, CA

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Failed, 38% - 62%


The group Restore Transportation Balance has collected nearly double the number of required signatures needed to place a nonbinding declaration of policy on the November ballot that would pr …

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Statewide, WI

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Charter/Constitutional Amendment
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 80% - 20%


The measure would, upon voter approval, require that revenue generated by transportation fees and taxes be deposited into the state's transportation fund. None of the revenue collec …

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Addison Township, MI

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 49% - 51%


Addison Township will vote on a second attmpt to approve a .25 mill for five years for the North Oakland Transportation Authority after the August vote failed by 27 votes.

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Spring Lake Township, MI

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 60% - 40%


Spring Lake Township votes for a new property tax of .7 mills for 5 years to join the Harbor Transit System of Grand Haven.

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Statewide, MD

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Charter/Constitutional Amendment
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 82% - 18%


The proposed amendment to the state constitution would prohibit a governor’s transfer of revenue from the Transportation Trust Fund to the General Fund or any other fund within the State unl …

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Genessee County, MI

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 50.4% - 49.6%


Genessee County goes to the ballot a second time in 2014 for a new millage to replace funding lost due to the declining property values in the county which have forced the MTA to reduce serv …

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Weston, WI

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: 45% - 55%


The village of Weston seeks approval of a 1.16% millage for the Wausau Area bus service for one year.

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Polk County, FL

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 28% - 72%


The Polk County Transit Authority and Polk County Board of County Commissioners approved a referendum for November 4, 2014 to levy a one-cent sales tax increase. Half of the new tax revenues …

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Wenonah, NJ

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Failed, 42% - 58%


Voters in Wenonah shot down the prospect of hosting a train station for the proposed Glassboro-Camden line on Tuesday. The question failed with 514 votes against the station and 371 in favor …

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Cobb County, GA

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Passed, 53% - 47%


One cent sales tax renewal for transportation projects.

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Sierra County, NM

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 46% - 54%


Commissioners voted on a ¼ of a penny sales tax to fund expanded rural bus service for the South Central Regional Transit District.

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Seattle, WA

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 59% - 41%


A Seattle only version of Proposition 1, all for transit – $60 car tab and one tenth of a percent sales tax increase.

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Dona Ana County, NM

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 42% - 58%


Commissioners voted on a ¼ of a penny sales tax to fund expanded rural bus service for the South Central Regional Transit District.

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Kansas City, MO

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Failed, 30% - 70%


Question 1 asks voters to support a quarter-cent sales tax for 25 years for capital improvements. Transit advocates opposed the measure.

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Wexford County, MI

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 68% - 32%


The Cadillac Wexford Transit Authority has requested a .6 millage renewal for two years.

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Clayton County, GA

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 74% - 26%


Clayton will vote to pass a one cent sales tax to join MARTA transit system.

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Pinellas County, FL

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 38% - 62%


Pinellas County Commission has formally approved the ballot language and placed the measure on the ballot for November 2014.  A public hearing on the referendum is scheduled for Decembe …

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Monterey County, CA

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 72% - 28%


1/8 cent sales tax for Monterey Salinas Transit.

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San Francisco, CA

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Charter/Constitutional Amendment
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 61% - 39%


If passed, the amendment would provide a $23 million budget boost for transportation by retroactively accounting for population growth and taking money from the general fund. Annual increase …

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Seattle, WA

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Failed, 27% - 73%


A fifth go at funding a monorail project would create the Century Transportation Authority which would have the power to tax to fund bond debt.

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Alameda County, CA

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70% - 30%


Alameda County, California, has proposed a measure to increase the current transportation sales tax from half a cent to a full penny on the dollar for thirty years. 

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Alachua County and City of Gainesville, FL

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 40% - 60%


A one cent sales tax for eight years to fund transportation lists from the county and city of Gainesville for $30 million annually.  County funds will go to road projects & 5% bike/ …

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Kansas City, MO

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Failed, 32% - 68%


Question 2 asks voters to approve a 1/8 cent sales tax for 25 years for public transportation. Transit advocates opposed the measure.

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Arlington County, VA

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 75% - 25%


Voters in Arlington County VA approved a $60 million bond for transportation and Metro improvements.     

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Statewide, LA

Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Charter/Constitutional Amendment
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Failed, 32% - 68%


The Louisiana Transportation Infrastructure Bank, Amendment 4, would authorize the investment of public funds to create a state infrastructure bank if approved. The bank would loan, pledge, …

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Tualatin, OR

Election Date: September 16, 2014
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Passed, 75% - 25%


Tualatin voters passed Ballot Measure 34-220 during a special election to prohibit the city from using its resources on the financing, design, construction or operation of light rail without …

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Oxford Township, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 54% - 46%


A new .025 millage for the North Oakland Transportation Authority for five years to raise $425,000.

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Orion Township, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 50.5% - 48.5%


A new .025 millage for the North Oakland Transportation Authority for five years to raise $425,000.

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Escanaba Township, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 52.5% - 47.5%


Wells and Escanaba Township residents will decide the future of bus service when they take to the polls during the primary and vote on a millage proposal that would bring Delta Area Transit …

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Addison Township, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 49% - 51%


A new .025 millage for the North Oakland Transportation Authority for five years to raise $425,000.

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Buchanan, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 75% - 25%


Voters in Niles will have a millage renewal on their August primary ballots to support the city's Dial-a-Ride Transit (DART) program.   The Leader reports that the two-year millage …

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Wayne County, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 63% - 37%


The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation of Detroit seeks a property tax increase from .59 to 1 mil to generate an additional $28 million annually to fund capital needs.

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Oakland County, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 74% - 26%


The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation of Detroit seeks a property tax increase from .59 to 1 mil to generate an additional $28 million annually to fund capital needs.

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Kansas City, MO

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 40% - 60%


Kansas City, Missouri, is considering a double election season this year to fund expansion of their streetcar line with an August 5th vote to create a transit development district, followed …

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Statewide, MO

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Failed, 41% - 59%


A three-quarter-cent sales tax to find transportation projects, raising $540 million annually.

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Lansing, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 79% - 21%


Five year renewal of 3.007 mills for CATA.

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Wells Township, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 48.5% - 51.5%


Wells and Escanaba Township residents will decide the future of bus service when they take to the polls during the primary and vote on a millage proposal that would bring Delta Area Transit …

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Macomb County, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 60% - 40%


The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation of Detroit seeks a property tax increase from .59 to 1 mil to generate an additional $28 million annually to fund capital needs.

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Niles, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 76% - 24%


Voters in Niles will have a millage renewal on their August primary ballots to support the city's Dial-a-Ride Transit (DART) program.   The Leader reports that the two-year millage …

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Perry City, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 62% - 38%


Renewal of .25 mils for two years to support Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency.

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Caledonia Township, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 62% - 38%


.19 mills renewal for two years to support the Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency.

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Bennington Township, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 63% - 37%


.3333 mills for four years to support the Shiwassee Area Transportation Agency.

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Owosso Township, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 71% - 29%


.333 mils for four years to support Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency.

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St. Joseph County, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 59% - 41%


Renewal and increase to .33 mils for four years for the St. Joseph County Transit Authority.

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Roscommon County, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 59% - 41%


Renewal of .4 mills for five years, which is a decrease of the .5 mills originally passed for RCTA.

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Ludington & Scottville, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 74.7% - 24.3%


Increase and renewal of millage from 1 mills to 1.25 for five years.

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Marquette County, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 76% - 24%


.6 mills renewal for six years for MARQ-TRAN.

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Manistee County, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 71% - 29%


.33 mills renewal for Dial-A-Ride Service for seven years.

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Crawford County, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 76% - 24%


Renewal of .7027 mills for the Crawford County Transit Authority.

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Branch County, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 66% - 34%


Renewal for .35 mils for five years for BATA.

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Barry County, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 63% - 37%


Renewal of the .2481 mils for ten years for Barry County Transit.

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Genessee County, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 68% - 32%


Renewal of .4 mils for five years for the Your Ride Mass Transit Authority.

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Seminole County, FL

Election Date: May 20, 2014
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Passed


One cent sales tax for 10 years, 25% goes to school district, 75% for transportation, stormwater, and other physical infrastructure.  Includes bike/ped infrastructure, excludes transit …

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Milwaukie, OR

Election Date: May 20, 2014
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 53% - 47%


Milwaukie is expected to vote on a ballot measure to pass a $4 million bond to pay its light-rail obligation to TriMet.

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Parkersburg, WV

Election Date: May 13, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 77% - 23%


A two-year renewal of a property tax levy for the Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority, which operates Easy Rider.

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Vienna, WV

Election Date: May 13, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 81% - 19%


A two-year renewal of a property tax levy for the Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority, which operates Easy Rider.

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Lorain County, OH

Election Date: May 7, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 42% - 58%


The transit tax, on the ballot as Issue 11, is for a 0.065 mills and would last five years.

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Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti, MI

Election Date: May 6, 2014
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 71% - 29%


The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority adopted a five-year transit improvement plan which includes a request to voters for an additional transit millage to generate the additional $5.4 …

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Grand Rapids, MI

Election Date: May 6, 2014
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Passed, 66% - 34%


Income tax to fund vital streets.  “Vital Streets and rights-of-way are accessible, attractive, environmentally responsible and safe; serving all people of our community. Vital Streets …

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King County, WA

Election Date: April 22, 2014
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 45 - 55%


April Ballot will create a Transportation Benefit District that will implement a $60 annual vehicle fee and a one-tenth of a cent sales tax, generating a combined $130 million a year.

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Tigard, OR

Election Date: March 11, 2014
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Passed, 51% - 49%


If passed, this measure would amend the Tigard Charter adopting a declared public policy opposing construction of new high-capacity transit corridors within the City, unless voter approval i …

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Tulsa, OK

Election Date: November 12, 2013
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70%-30% for Sales Tax, 72%-28% for Bond


A $919 million capital improvement proposal called “Improve Our Tulsa” would extend an existing 1.1% sales tax and a $355 million bond package. The package is multimodal. $30 million is prov …

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Missoula, MT

Election Date: November 5, 2013
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 57%-43%


A mill levy increase to provide specific improvements to Mountain Line bus service. This includes increased bus frequency and extended evening service on several high-use routes and increase …

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Schoolcraft County, MI

Election Date: November 5, 2013
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 68%-32%


A 0.87 mill increase for five years to support continued operations and expanded services for Schoolcraft County Public Transit.  

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Mesa, AZ

Election Date: November 5, 2013
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Passed, 56%-44%


Mesa will issue a bond of $79,100,000 to provide funds to plan, design, acquire, construct, reconstruct and improve the City’s streets, highways, bridges, street lights, pedestrian improveme …

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Statewide, ME

Election Date: November 5, 2013
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 72%-28%


$100,000,000 bond issue for reconstruction and rehabilitation of highways and bridges and for facilities or equipment related to ports, harbors, marine transportation, freight and passenger …

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Lake County, OH

Election Date: November 5, 2013
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 71%-29%


A .25 percent set aside from the Lake County sales tax that will generate 60 percent to 65 percent of the public transit authority’s annual operating budget.

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Spencer Township, OH

Election Date: November 5, 2013
Type: RTA Participation/Creation
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Passed, 51%-49%


Voters are again being asked whether they support withdrawal from TARTA. A similar measure last November was turned down by nearly 60% of voters.

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Okanogan County, WA

Election Date: November 5, 2013
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 56%-44%


A 0.4 percent sales tax to support the creation of the Okanogan County Transit Authority (OCTA), which would provide regular bus service between communities within the county. The measure is …

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Grays Harbor County, WA

Election Date: November 5, 2013
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 71%-29%


A 0.1% sales tax increase to support operations, maintenance, and capital needs for Grays Harbor Transit.  Due to a severe budget shortfall, the transit board voted in July 2013 to …

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Nederland, CO

Election Date: November 5, 2013
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 55-45%


A property tax increase to 1.85 mills in order to raise $110,000 to pay for transit services to permanent residents.

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Raleigh, NC

Election Date: October 8, 2013
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 70%-30%


A $75 million transportation bond to fund capital projects throughout the city.   Projects: http://www.documentcloud.org/documents/749394-2013-transportation-bond-projects.html#doc …

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Wells Township, MI

Election Date: August 6, 2013
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 39%-61%


A 0.5 mill, five-year levy to support the Delta Area Transit Authority.  DATA currently only receives financial support from the cities of Gladstone and Escanaba. The levy would have ge …

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Escanaba Township, MI

Election Date: August 6, 2013
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 43%-57%


A 0.5 mill, five-year levy to support the Delta Area Transit Authority.  DATA currently only receives financial support from the cities of Gladstone and Escanaba. The levy would have ge …

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Clackamas County, OR

Election Date: May 21, 2013
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results:


After the approval of Measure 3-401 in 2012, which requires countywide voter approval for spending on rail projects, two light rail questions must got before voters. Both questions are essen …

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Kalamazoo County, MI

Election Date: May 7, 2013
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 72%-28%


A 0.4 mills renewal for the purpose of providing public transportation services within Kalamazoo County. It is estimated that the levy renewal would raise $3,089,900 in the fi …

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Perrysburg, OH

Election Date: May 7, 2013
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 72%-28%


A 0.8 mill, five-year levy for local transit service. It would generate $460,000 annually for dial-a-ride and fixed route service for handicapped citizens. In March 2012, voters chose to wit …

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Lorain County, OH

Election Date: May 7, 2013
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 41%-59%


A five-year, 0.04 mill property tax increase for Lorain County Transit. It is expected to generate $246,000 annually. The funding could be used for expansion, maintenance or operations and i …

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Kansas City, MO

Election Date: December 11, 2012
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 64%-36% and Approved, 63%-37%


A 1 cent, 25-year sales tax increase to be collected within the boundaries of the downtown streetcar district (Q1) This is a special mail-in election; ballots are mailed out October 30 and d …

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Los Angeles, CA

Election Date: December 3, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 73%-27%


A mail-in ballot for a special assessment to support the L.A. Streetcar.

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Spencer Township, OH

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: RTA Participation/Creation
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Failed, 41%-59%


Withdrawal from the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA). There is no plan to provide alternative public transportation in the community.

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Sylvania Township, OH

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: RTA Participation/Creation
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Failed, 37%-63%


Withdrawal from the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA). There is no plan to provide alternative public transportation in the community.

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Tigard, OR

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Passed, 81%-19%


A charter amendment that would require a public vote prior to increasing local taxes or fees or imposing new ones to fund light-rail construction and expansion. It would expire after 10 year …

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Arlington County, VA

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 80%-20%


A $31,946,000 bond to support capital projects for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and other transit, pedestrian, and road projects.

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Walker, MI

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: RTA Participation/Creation
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Failed, 27%-73%


The measure seeks to end Walker's participation with The Rapid transit service. Property owners passed a millage renewal last year so even with a vote to end service, the current millage …

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Stephenson County, IL

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 52%-48%


An advisory measure seeking voter support for a countywide transportation system supported by federal, state and local funds.

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Virginia Beach, VA

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 62%-38%


Advisory measure weighing voters support for extending The Tide light rail line into the city. The City Council will have final say over the matter.

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Clark County, WA

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 44%-56%


A 0.1 cent sales tax increase to generate $4.5 to $5.5 million would go to light rail operations and Bus Rapid Transit in Vancouver's Fourth Plain corridor.

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Pierce County, WA

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 49.82%-50.18%


A 0.3 cent sales tax increase to support Pierce Transit. It is expected ot generate approximately $28 million annually and will allow the agency to restore recent service cuts.

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Richland County, SC

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 53%-47%


A 1 cent sales tax increase to support road improvements, bus service, greenways and bike lanes. Approximately 25% of funding would be reserved for bus service by the Central Midlands Region …

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Mahoning County, OH

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 60%-40%


A five-year renewal of the 0.25-percent sales tax for the Western Reserve Transit Authority. It was last approved in 2008. The sales tax brought in $7.5 million in 2011.

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Orange County, NC

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 59%-41%


A 0.5 percent sales tax increase for regional transportation investment.

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Napa County, CA

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Passed, 74%-26%


A 25-year, half-cent sales tax to be used exclusively for street and sidewalk repair and maintenance. This would be a renewal of the current sales tax for flood control projects.

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Los Angeles County, CA

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 65.66%-34.34% (66.67% required for approval)


A 30-year extension of a half-cent sales tax. Measure R was first approved by voters in 2008 as a 30-year tax. If approved, this would extend the expiration date from 2039 to 2069. An extens …

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Alameda County, CA

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 66.53%-33.47% (66.67% required for approval)


A 1/2 cent sales tax increase to raise $7.8 billion over 30 years for transit, road, bicycle and pedestrian projects. This would double the current sales tax. The increase would have no expi …

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Alachua County, FL

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Failed, 33%-67%


A 3/4 cent transportation sales tax is on the ballot for November but it contains a prohibition on transit spending. Original plans called for two separate sales tax measures–one for roads …

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El Paso County, CO

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Passed, 72%-18%


A ten-year renewal of a 0.55% sales tax for the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority. Revenue will be used to support 150 capital projects, approximately 3% of which are transit-related …

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Falmouth, ME

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Failed, 30%-70%


Ordinance requiring the town of Falmouth to withdraw from METRO services at the end of their current contract in December 31, 2013. The town currently spends $117,000 a year for transit serv …

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Houston, TX

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Passed, 79%-21%


Continued Transit Sales Tax Diversion. This measure asks voters if they support extending the current diversion of 25% of Metro's 1 cent sales tax for construction and maintenance of str …

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Ogemaw County, MI

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 52%-48%


Renewal of a 0.3 mill levy for five years (2013 through 2017) for operating funds for countywide bus service. It is estimated that it would generate $241,791 in its first year.

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Muskegon City, MI

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 53%-47%


A 0.1 mills levy to support public transportation services for low to moderate income seniors in the City of Muskegon.

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Lynden, WA

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Passed, 54%-46%


A 10-year, 0.2 cent sales tax road improvements, pedestrian trails and bridges. It is estimated to generate $300,000 annually.

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Memphis, TN

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Gas Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 38%-62%


A 1 cent per gallon gas tax increase to support the Memphis Area Transit Authority. It is estimated that it would generate between $3 and $6 million per year.

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Perrysburg, OH

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 49%-51%


A five-year, 1.45 mill levy to support new public transit service. Perrysburg voted in March to end their participation in TARTA in favor of the option to establish a separate system.

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Eaton County, MI

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 61%-39%


A five-year, 0.25 mill increase to support public transportation service by the Eaton County Transportation Authority (EATRAN). The measure is estimated to generate $813,776 in its first yea …

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Kalamazoo, MI

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 63%-37%


Renewal of a 0.6 mill levy to support Metro Transit operations from 2013 to 2015. It is expected to generate about $1,024,425 annually. The levy was first approved in 1986 and has been …

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King City, WA

Election Date: September 18, 2012
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Approved, 57%-43%


Question seeks voter approval requirement before the city can spend any money on public transportation projects

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Clackamas County, OR

Election Date: September 18, 2012
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Approved, 60%-40%


Question seeks to require voter approval for any county resources to be used for the financing, design, construction, or operation of any public rail transit system.

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Perry , MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 57%-43%


A two-year, 0.25 mill levy renewal to support service by the the Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency. It would generate an estimated $10,545 in its first year.

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Owosso Township, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 74%-26%


A two-year, 0.333 mill levy to allow local residents to utilize service by the Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency at a reduced rate. It would generate an estimated $44,400 in its first ye …

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Pere Marquette Charter Township, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 74%-26%


A five-year, 0.4 mill increase to support public transit service in the township by Ludington Mass Transportation Authority. It is estimated that the levy would generate $169,302 in its firs …

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Owosso, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 76%-24%


A five-year, 0.08 increase and renewal for a total of 0.3333 mills for the operation of the Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency. It would generate an estimated $83,398 in its first year.

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Otsego County, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 73%-27%


A five-year, 0.25 mill renewal for the operation and maintenance of the Otsego County Bus System. It is estimated that the millage would raise $292,696 in its first year.

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Ontonagon County, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 70%-30%


A four-year, 1 mill renewal to support operations of Ontonagon County Transit System. It is estimated that this millage would raise $247,694 in its first year.

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Niles, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 63%-37%


A two-year, 0.50 mill levy for operational support of the Dial-A-Ride bus system. It is estimated that the levy would generate $99,192 in its first year.

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Lake County, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 64%-36%


A five-year, 0.40 mill renewal to support operations of the Yates Dial-A-Ride program, which serves all of Lake County. It is estimated that the levy would generate $181,500 in its first yea …

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Monroe, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 75%-25%


A three-year, 0.75-mill renewal for regular bus routes and transportation service for people with disabilities. The millage is estimated to raise $660,000 in the first year.

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Jackson, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 77%-23%


A five-year, 1 mill renewal for the Jackson Area Transportation Authority. It is estimated that the levy would generate $578,431 in its first year.

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Isabella County, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 58%-42%


A four-year, 0.9929 mill renewal to support capital and operational needs of the Isabella County Transportation Commission (formerly Dial-A-Ride and Van Tran). It is estimated that it would …

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Huron County, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 73%-27%


A five-year, 0.20 mill renewal for operation support of the Huron Transit Corporation. It is estimated that the levy would generate $329,435 in its first year.

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Gogebic County, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 82%-18%


A four-year, 0.33 mill levy to support operations of the Gogebic County Transit System? It is estimated that this millage would raise $167,346 in the first year.

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Frenchtown Township, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 63%-37%


A three-year, 0.75-mill renewal to support bus services by Lake Erie Transit. The millage is estimated to raise about $902,900 in the first year.

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Durand, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 66%-34%


A three-year, 0.175 mill levy to subsidize public transportation. It would generate $11,900 in its first year.

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Clinton County, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 70%-30%


 A four-year, 0.20 mill renewal to support operations of the Clinton Area Transit System (Blue Bus). It is estimated that this levy would generate $467,000 in its first year.

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Charlevoix County, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 64%-36%


A four-year, 0.25 mill levy to support operations of the County Transit System. It is estimated that the millage would raise $504,628.

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Caro, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 70%-30%


A four-year, 1 mill levy to support bus service provided by the Caro Transit Authority. It is estimated to raise $206,204 in its first year.

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Caledonia Township, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 74%-26%


A two-year, 0.17 mill increase to support existing transportation services by the Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency. It is expected to generate $25,764 in its first year.

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Bruce and Washington Townships, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 78%-22%


A four-year, 0.25 mill renewal to support transportation services to the senior citizen and disabled community (STAR). It is estimated that the renewal would generate $106,000 in its first y …

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Bedford Township, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 54%-46%


A 0.25-mill renewal for Lake Erie Transit’s Dial-A-Ride Service. This is the only public transportation in the township.

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Saugatuck Township, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 80%-20%


Reinstatement of a 5/10 mill property tax for five years to support service by the Interurban Transit Authority. It is estimated to generate $124, 000 in its first year.

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Douglas, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 83%-17%


Reinstatement of a 5/10 mill property tax for five years to support service by the Interurban Transit Authority. It is estimated to generate $63,000 in its first year.

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Oakland County, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 80%-20%


A two-year renewal of a 0.59 mill levy to support serviec by the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART).

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Saugatuck , MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 83%-17%


Reinstatement of a 5/10 mill property tax for five years to support service by the Interurban Transit Authority. It is estimated to generate $60,000 in its first year.

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Genesee County, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 67%-33%


A five-year renewal of the 4/10 of one mill property tax for Your Ride, operated by the Mass Transportation Authority. It is estimated to raise about $3.3 million in its first year.

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Ingham County, MI

Election Date: August 7, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 74%-26%


A four-year, 0.12 mill increase to supplement funding for the Capital Area Transportation Authority to provide. It is expected to generate approximately $784,000 annually. The current 0.48 m …

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Atlanta, GA

Election Date: July 31, 2012
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 63%-37%


A 1% sales tax increase for the ten-county metro Atlanta region to support a long list of transportation projects. Almost 52% of the funding would go to transit projects. The measure was aut …

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Weston, WI

Election Date: June 5, 2012
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 64%-36%


Measure requires village to provide public transit service at least 5 days a week beginning in 2013.

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Washington County, AR

Election Date: May 21, 2012
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 36%-64%


A quarter-cent sales tax for Ozark Regional Transit on the May primary ballot. It would have generated $7.5 million in its first year. Benton County chose not to put a similar measure on the …

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Vienna, WV

Election Date: May 8, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 75%-25%


A two-year renewal of a property tax levy for the Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority, which operates Easy Rider. The levy would generate up to $745,125 in Vienna and up to $1,738,650 in Parke …

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Hudsonville, MI

Election Date: May 8, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 26%-74%


A three-year 6/10 mill increase for public transit services. The millage would have allowed the city to contract with The Rapid for 39 hours of weekly service with two 14-passenger buses.

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Parkersburg, WV

Election Date: May 8, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 75%-25%


A two-year renewal of a property tax levy for the Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority, which operates Easy Rider. The levy would generate up to $745,125 in Vienna and up to $1,738,650 in Parke …

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Zachary, LA

Election Date: April 21, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 21%-79%


A 10-year, 10.6 mill property tax to support system improvements for CATS. If it is approved, the proposal would generate $16.7 million in Baton Rouge, $636,000 in Baker and $1.1 million in …

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Baker, LA

Election Date: April 21, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 58%-42%


A 10-year, 10.6 mill property tax to support system improvements for CATS. If it is approved, the proposal would generate $16.7 million in Baton Rouge, $636,000 in Baker and $1.1 million in …

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Baton Rouge , LA

Election Date: April 21, 2012
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 54%-46%


A 10-year, 10.6 mill property tax to support system improvements for CATS. If it is approved, the proposal would generate $16.7 million in Baton Rouge, $636,000 in Baker and $1.1 million in …

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Perrysburg, OH

Election Date: March 6, 2012
Type: RTA Participation/Creation
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Passed, 53%-47%


Question asks voters if they support leaving the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) with the intention of starting their own local service.

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Statewide, WA

Election Date: November 8, 2011
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Failed, 48%-52%


Initiative 1125 would: require the Legislature (not the state Transportation Commission) to set tolls, mandate that a toll on a particular road or bridge be used only to build, operate or ma …

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Seattle, WA

Election Date: November 8, 2011
Type: Vehicle Fee
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 48%-52%


The Seattle City Council voted to place a $60 car-tab fee on the November ballot for transportation investment. Of the $204 million expected to be raised, 49% would go to transit, 29% to roa …

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Clark County, WA

Election Date: November 8, 2011
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 54%-46%


Proposition 1 is a 0.2% sales tax increase to support the Clark County Public Transportation Benefit Area Authority, which runs C-TRAN. If the measure fails service is expected to be cut by …

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Trumbull County, OH

Election Date: November 8, 2011
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 36%-64%


A 0.5-mill, five-year levy to support Niles-Trumbull Transit. The system will either cease to exist as of January 1 or the fees will be replaced by the levy. The tax increase is expected to …

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Lorain County, OH

Election Date: November 8, 2011
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Failed, 32%-68%


Voters in Lorain County will be asked to raise the sales tax from 6.25 to 6.5 percent to support a variety of county programs. The tax is expected to generate between $7 and $7.5 billion per …

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Cincinnati , OH

Election Date: November 8, 2011
Type: Charter/Constitutional Amendment
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Failed, 49%-51%


Cincinnati voters were asked to approve a charter amendment to prevent funding any rail projects without voter approval. This measure was specifically designed to prevent plans for the downt …

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Durham County, NC

Election Date: November 8, 2011
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 60%-40%


Local officials in Durham have voted to place a half-cent sales tax on the November ballot. It would generate an estimated $18.3 million annually to support a 25% boost in bus service within …

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Montcalm County, MI

Election Date: November 8, 2011
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 39%-61%


Montcalm County voters, except for the city of Greenville, will vote on a proposed 0.3-mill property tax increase to fund a countywide bus system.

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Leelanau County, MI

Election Date: November 8, 2011
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 75%-25%


A renewal of the 0.35 mill levy that is applied in this county and Grand Traverse County to support the operations of the Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA). In its first year, the mil …

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Grand Traverse County, MI

Election Date: November 8, 2011
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 73%-27%


A renewal of the 0.35 mill levy that is applied in this county and Leelanau County to support the operations of the Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA). In its first year, the millage i …

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Corunna, MI

Election Date: November 8, 2011
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 73%-27%


A renewal of a 0.25 mill levy used to support the Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency. It is estimated that the millage would generate $14,000 in first year.

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Alpena, MI

Election Date: November 8, 2011
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 79%-21%


A renewal of the current 0.65 mill levy for the Thunder Bay Transportation Authority's Dial-A-Ride service. The millage is expected to generate $161,000 in its first year.

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Statewide, AR

Election Date: November 8, 2011
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Passed, 81%-19%


A $575 million bond to support highway repairs.

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Sterling , CO

Election Date: November 1, 2011
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70%-30%


An extension of a 0.1 percent sales tax originally approved by voters in 2007 for the South Platte Valley Regional Transportaiton Authority, which operates as Prairie Express. This time with …

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Avon, CO

Election Date: November 1, 2011
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 38%-62%


A 0.35 percent sales tax increase for transit operations, maintenance, and capital costs including bus replacements and bus stop improvements. The measure would generate about $875,000 per y …

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Raleigh, NC

Election Date: October 11, 2011
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 67%-33%


A $40 million transportation bond supported by an increase in property taxes to finance the repaving of more than 60 road miles, and an upgrade to bus stops and overhaul of the Moore Square …

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Port Huron Township, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2011
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 58%-42%


A tax increase and renewal for Blue Water Area Transit service. The 0.875-mill, four-year tax would generate $220,450 in its first year. The current rate is 0.675-mill.

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Maple Ridge Township, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2011
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 32$-68%


A millage renewal request for the Delta Area Transit Authority (DATA). The five-year, 0.5 mill is used to support operations.

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Iosco County, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2011
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 79%-21%


A 0.0967 mill levy operations of the Iosco Transit Corporation. The five-year renewal is expected to generate $109,704 in its first year.

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Escanaba, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2011
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 67%-33%


A millage renewal request for the Delta Area Transit Authority (DATA). The five-year, 0.6 mill renewal will support operations.

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Gladstone, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2011
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 62%-38%


A millage renewal request for the Delta Area Transit Authority (DATA). The five-year, 0.6 mill renewal will support operations.

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Crawford County, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2011
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 78%-22%


A 0.7027 mill increase to the current transportation levy for five years in order to pay for the operating costs of the Crawford County Public Transportation System (Dial-A-Ride).

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Stark County, OH

Election Date: May 3, 2011
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 66%-34%


Voters in Stark County were asked to renew a five-year, 0.25 percent sales tax for theStark County Regional Transit Authority (SARTA).

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Kalkaska County, MI

Election Date: May 3, 2011
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 72%-28%


A renewal of a five-year, 0.25-mill levy for the county's public transit authority. It is expected to generate $164,438 this year.

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Holland, MI

Election Date: May 3, 2011
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 76%-24%


A five-year, 0.4 mill renewal to operate the Macatawa Area Express bus system. The MAX Transportation Authority Board approved the measure to go before Holland and Holland Township voters. I …

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Grand Rapids, MI

Election Date: May 3, 2011
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 50.2%-49.8%


An increase to the current five-year 1.12 mill tax levy by 0.35 mills to a total of 1.47 mills for seven years. In 2009, voters failed to approve an increase.

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Grand Haven Township, MI

Election Date: May 3, 2011
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 59%-41%


A 0.95 mill for streets and transit. The five-year millage is estimated to generate about $600,000 per year— $250,000 for Harbor Transit and $350,000 for road maintenance.

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Benzie County, MI

Election Date: May 3, 2011
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 75%-25%


This measure asked voters to renew and restore a 0.5 mill tax for Benzie Bus for 5 years. Without approval, Benzie Bus service would have been forced to stop indefinitely. The measure is exp …

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Pierce County, WA

Election Date: February 8, 2011
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 46%-54%


The Pierce Transit board placed the 0.3 percent sales tax increase on the ballot to avoid up to 40 percent cuts in service. The measure is expected to raise approximately $30 million more a …

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Jefferson County, WA

Election Date: February 8, 2011
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 56%-54%


Proposition 1 is a 0.2% sales tax increase to support the Clark County Public Transportation Benefit Area Authority, which runs C-TRAN. If the measure fails service is expected to be cut by …

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St. Joseph County, MI

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 61%-39%


St. Joseph County voters in August will get a request to renew for four years a 0.33-mill property tax originally approved in 2007. The tax generates $583,000, about 45 percent of the St. Jo …

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Spring Lake, MI

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 80%-20%


Voters will consider a two-year renewal of 0.9898 mills to pay for the village’s participation in the Harbor Transit transportation system. The levy would be within the village’s authorized …

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Eaton County, MI

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 40%-60%


A measure identical to the failed August 3 measure will be back on the ballot this November. The proposal would replace the 0.2469 mill levy with an 0.75 mill tax levy for five years, from 2 …

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Caro, MI

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 62%-38%


Voters in Almer Charter and Indianfields townships and the City of Caro were asked for 1 mill for three years for the Caro Transit Authority to operate Thumbody Express. The measure is expec …

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Bennington Township, MI

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 66%-34%


Voters are being asked to approve a 0.15-mil levy, which will run for four years, for the purpose of providing public transportation within Bennington Township from SATA at a reduced cost. I …

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Ponderay, ID

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 74%-26%


Voters in the city of Ponderay were asked to approve an eight-year bed tax of 5-percent on short term stays in hotels. Revenue will go to fund tourism programs, including a bus system throug …

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Oahu, HI

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Charter/Constitutional Amendment
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 63%-27%


The Oahu City Council has decided to place a measure on the ballot this November asking voters whether the city should create a semiautonomous Public Transit Authority. If approved, the new …

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Clayton County, GA

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70%-30%


A nonbinding referendum will appear on the November ballot in Clayton County asking voters if they want to join MARTA. The deadline to place a binding referendum on the ballot was not met.

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Polk County, FL

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 38%-62%


Polk County commissioners have placed a referendum to consider a half-cent sales tax to support the Polk County Transit Authority on the November ballot. If the referendum passes, Citrus Con …

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Hillsborough County, FL

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 42%-58%


Voters will consider a 1-cent sales tax for transportation. 75% of the revenue would go to public transportation and 25% would go roads and other transportation projects.

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Statewide, CA

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 64%-36%


A ballot measure has been filed with the California Attorney General’s office for the November 2010 election. The measures seeks to close loopholes and prevent the state from borrowing, raid …

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Sonoma County, CA

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Vehicle Fee
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 42%-58%


Measure W, if approved by voters, will add $10 to the fees associated with registering a vehicle in the county. A simple majority vote is required to enact the new tax. It is estimated that …

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Santa Clara County, CA

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Vehicle Fee
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 52%-48%


The ballot proposition, if approved by voters, will add $10 to the fees associated with registering a vehicle in the county. A simple majority vote is required to enact the new tax. This mea …

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San Mateo County, CA

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Vehicle Fee
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 53%-47%


The ballot measure proposes a $10 vehicle fee increase for when county drivers register their cars with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Revenue from the extra fee is expected to …

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San Francisco, CA

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Charter/Constitutional Amendment
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results:


A charter amendment is currently being drafted for the November ballot that would ask voters to delete a city law that guarantees Muni operators the second-highest salaries in the nation. If …

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San Francisco, CA

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Vehicle Fee
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 51%-49%


Under the terms of the ballot proposition, San Francisco voters would have to pay $10 more every year to register their vehicles than they currently do. A simple majority vote is required fo …

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Contra Costa County, CA

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Vehicle Fee
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 46%-54%


Contra Costa County voters will be asked whether they support an increase of $10 to annual car registration fees. The Contra Costa Transportation Authority voted unanimously to place the $8. …

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Marin County, CA

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Vehicle Fee
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 60%-40%


This Measure, placed by the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM), will authorize a $10 increase in motor vehicle registration fees for all vehicles registered in Marin County. The vehicle …

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Alameda County, CA

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Vehicle Fee
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 63%-37%


The Alameda County Congestion Management Agency board have decided to ask voters to approve a $10 vehicle fee on the November ballot. The fee increase is expected to raise $11 million a year …

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Wheeling, WV

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 76%-24%


Voters will be considering renewals of property tax levies to support the Ohio Valley Regional Transportation Authority. West Virginia requires a supermajority to pass levies.

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Moundsville, WV

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 57%-43% (needed 60% to pass)


Voters will be considering renewals of property tax levies to support the Ohio Valley Regional Transportation Authority. West Virginia requires a supermajority to pass levies.

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Bethlehem, WV

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 74%-26%


Voters will be considering renewals of property tax levies to support the Ohio Valley Regional Transportation Authority. West Virginia requires a supermajority to pass levies.

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Kenosha County, WI

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results:


An effort to place a countywide advisory measure on the ballot in Kenosha County failed, but several municipalities within that county have decided to place a measure on the local ballot. Th …

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Dane County, WI

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results:


An RTA sales tax increase measure will be on the November ballot in 42 different municipalities in Dane County. This measure will ask for a half-cent sales tax increase to further fund the D …

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54 of 71 Counties, WI

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results:


More than 50 counties have agreed to place an advisory referendum on the November ballot, asking voters if the Wisconsin Constitution should be amended to prohibit any further transfers or l …

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Bellingham, WA

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 55%-45%


Voters will be asked in November to raise the sales tax by 0.2 percent for transportation projects. The City Council has voted to create a citywide transportation benefit district. Then, act …

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Fairfax County, VA

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 65%-35%


Fairfax County voters will be asked to vote on a $120 million transportation bond question. If approved, this money will be used to pay the county's required contribution to the Washingt …

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Arlington County, VA

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 73%-27%


Voters were asked to approve a $34.1 million bond to support the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and other transit, pedestrian, road and transportation projects. This funding …

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Austin, TX

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Approved, 55%-45%


The City of Austin has scheduled a $90 million mobility bond. The proposed projects address city mobility issues, including investments in streets, sidewalks, bike paths, trails and transit …

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Richland Hills, TX

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: RTA Participation/Creation
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 62%-38%


Richland Hills voters will be asked again whether they want to leave the Fort Worth Transportation Authority and spend a half-cent sales tax on other services. On a similar measure in 2004, …

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Richland County, SC

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 49%-51%


 Voters will be asked to approve a 1 cent transportation sales tax. Of the total revenue raised, 33% would go to fund the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority, 61% would be for r …

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Horry County, SC

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 63%-37%


The referendum would ask voters if they support the county continuing to fund mass transportation. It would be advisory, which means council would not have to act on the vote. As of August, …

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Statewide, RI

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 73%-27%


A statewide ballot measure in Rhode Island will ask voters to approve the issuance of $80 million in general obligation bonds, refunding bonds, and temporary notes to match federal funds and …

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Portland Metro Region, OR

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 46%-54%


Voters will be asked to approve a $125 million bond for TriMet. Some of the funding would go to purchasing new buses to replace older models.

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Toledo, OH

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 53%-47%


Voters will be asked to renew the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority’s existing 1-mill levy for another 10 years. The property tax provides approximately $7 million a year. This tax is o …

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Belmont & Jefferson Counties, OH

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 56%-44%


The Eastern Ohio Regional Transit Authority has asked for a replacement of a 2-mill levy for jurisdictions within its service. This would increase the authority's revenue by approximatel …

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Tenafly, NJ

Election Date: November 2, 2010
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Failed


In a non-binding referendum, voters will be asked whether New Jersey Transit should re-establish service into and out of Tenafly.

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East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

Election Date: October 2, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 47%-53%


The Capital Area Transit System board is seeking voter approval for a 3.5-mill property tax that would generate $10.8 million a year to support the bus system. It does not have a dedicated p …

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Racine, WI

Election Date: September 14, 2010
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 74%-26%


Racine County Executive Bill McReynolds announced that he is asking the County Board to place on the September 14, 2010 primary ballot an advisory referendum question whether the state const …

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Olympia, WA

Election Date: August 17, 2010
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 63%-37%


Intercity Transit is considering asking voters on the August primary ballot for a sales tax increase of two-tenths of a cent on every dollar. The current transit sales tax is six-tenths of a …

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Shiawassee County , MI

Election Date: August 3, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


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Saginaw , MI

Election Date: August 3, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 65%-35%


A 3-mill, five-year renewal of the levy for the Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services. The measure is necessary to maintain operations in preparation for a potential countywide measure …

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Ludington, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


Renewal of a 1 mill operating fund millage for the Ludington Mass Transportation Authority that was approved in 2006 for four years. The tax would be extended for five years, from 2011-2015 …

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Scottsville, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


Renewal of a 1 mill operating fund millage for the Ludington Mass Transportation Authority. It was approved for 2 years in 2008. The millage would be levied for five years, from 2011-2015 in …

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Lapeer County, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 67%-33%


Renewal of a 0.25 operating fund millage for the Greater Lapeer Transportation Authority. It was approved by voters in 2006 and was set to expire in 2010. It will be applicable in the townsh …

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Ingham County, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 63%-37%


This measure for the Capital Area Transportation Authority would replace replace two existing levies with a single renewal and an increase totalling 3 mills. This rate was approved by voters …

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Ingham County, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 67%-33%


The proposal would combine and reauthorize two levies approved by voters in 2004 and 2006 for public transportation services elderly and disabled. The 0.48 mill would raise approximately $3. …

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Genesee County, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 63%-37%


On the ballot was a five-year renewal measure for a 0.4 mill tax to support the Mass Transportation Authority's countywide bus system. In its first year, the tax is expected to generate …

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Eaton County, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 45%-55%


A 0.5 mill increase for EATRAN to allow service expansion and some fixed-route service.

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Clare County, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 61%-39%


A five-year millage renewal for Clare County Transit Corportation. The total request was for 0.3 mills, with 0.2953 mills being renewed and 0.0047 mills being restored. The tax was originall …

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Branch County, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70%-30%


Voters were asked to approve a 0.35 millage renewal to support the operation of the Branch Area Transit Authority (BATA) bus service. Local voters have always approved renewals. The tax will …

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Bay County, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 64%-36%


Bay County voters were asked to approve a five-year, 0.75-mill renewal for operations of the Bay Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The renewal is expected to generate about $2.2 million …

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Ypsilanti, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 72%-28%


City of Ypsilanti voters were asked to approve a charter amendment to levy an additional 0.9789 mills specifically for public transit, restoring the original 20 mills that had been reduced. …

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Wexford, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 61%-39%


This proposal asked voters countywide to consider a 0.6 mill levy to support operations for the Cadillac/ Wexford Transit Authority. The levy would be renewed for four years. The CWTA had $2 …

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Wayne, Oakland & Macomb Counties, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 78%, 74%, 72% (respectively)


Voters in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties voted on a two-year millage renewal to fund local SMART bus service in their communities. The 0.59-mill property tax funds bus service in the 23 …

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Van Buren, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 68%-32%


Request to renew 0.2480 mill for public transportation services for seniors and disabled people for 5 years, from 2011-2015. The levy is expected to bring in $734,431 in the first year.

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Huntington, WV

Election Date: May 11, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 62%-38%


The Huntington City Council has unanimously voted to place a renewal of the Tri-State Transit Authority levy on the primary election ballots this May. The TTA levy is a five-year levy that w …

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Glen Dale, WV

Election Date: May 11, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 49.8%-50.2%


A bus service tax levy that would go towards paying the city's share of funding for any deficit of capital or operating costs, which is estimated at $90,796 per year. Glen Dale is s …

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Cabell County, WV

Election Date: May 11, 2010
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 70%-30%


A renewal of a county-wide levy for the Tri-State Transit Authority was placed on the May primary ballot. The TTA levy is a five-year levy that will begin July 1, 2012

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Bellingham, WA

Election Date: April 27, 2010
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 49.1%-50.9%


A sales tax increase has been placed on the April ballot for the Whatcom Transportation Authority. Under state law, the transit authority can ask voters for up to an additional three-tenths …

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Anchorage, AK

Election Date: April 6, 2010
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 47%-53%


One of two transportation-related measures on the April Ballot. Proposition 4 would have provided nearly $1 million for public transportation vehicle purchases, facility improvements and oth …

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Anchorage, AK

Election Date: April 6, 2010
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Passed, 57%-43%


Anchorage had two transportation related measures on the April Ballot. Proposition 1 was a roads and storm drainage bond worth more than $37 million. It will provide upgrades and renovations …

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St. Louis, MO

Election Date: April 6, 2010
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 63%-37%


A half-cent sales tax to provide more funding for Metro, the area's public transportation agency. It requires a simple majority vote for passage. The proposal is the second in recent yea …

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Walla Walla, WA

Election Date: February 9, 2010
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 76%-24%


Due to a motor vehicle tax repeal in 1999 and reduced tax revenue as a result of the recession, the Valley Transit System have been considering cuts in service. Some citizens have proposed a …

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Oklahoma City, OK

Election Date: December 8, 2009
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 54%-46%


An extension of an existing 1 cent sales tax for seven years, nine months. Known as a MAPS proposal, the initiative would fund a diverse group of projects, including a new rail-based streetc …

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Cincinnati, OH

Election Date: November 3, 2009
Type: Charter/Constitutional Amendment
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 44%-56%


Voters rejected a proposed charter amendment that would have required that any rail project, including the $185 million, 7.9-mile streetcar plan, be subject to a general vote by the citizens …

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Kalamazoo, MI

Election Date: November 3, 2009
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 76%-24%


Voters within the city of Kalamazoo approved the second part of a two-part plan to increase funding for transportation. The first part of the plan was the county-wide vote in May. In Novembe …

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Flint, MI

Election Date: November 3, 2009
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 68%-32%


Flint voters approved another five-year millage renewal for the Flint Mass Transportation Authority to run primary bus routes. The measure is a renewal of the current 0.6 mill property tax. …

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Statewide, ME

Election Date: November 3, 2009
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 65%-35%


Maine voters statewide approved a $71.25 million bond to support a variety of transportation investments and to help Maine leverage more than $148 million in matching funds from federal, loc …

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Porter and Joseph Counties, IN

Election Date: November 3, 2009
Type: RTA Participation/Creation
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 5%-95% and 20%-80%


Voters in Porter and St. Joseph counties failed to approve the establishment of the Northern Indiana Regional Transportation District, which would have been able to impose an income tax of u …

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Fountain, CO

Election Date: November 3, 2009
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 50.4%-49.6%


Voters approved a 0.75% sales tax for transportation improvements, maintenance and service. The tax will go into effect on January 1, 2010 and will be reduced by 0.4% after ten years. A 0.35 …

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Colorado Springs, CO

Election Date: November 3, 2009
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: 37%-63%


Measure 2C would have increased the local property tax by 10 mills over five years with six mills in year one, and one additional mill each of the next four years. The levy would support the …

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Island County, WA

Election Date: August 18, 2009
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 55%-45%


Island Transit, which is funded through sales and use taxes collected in Island County, is seeking approval of an increase in the tax rate from six-tenths of 1 percent to nine-tenths of 1 pe …

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Kalamazoo County, MI

Election Date: May 5, 2009
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 76%-24%


Voters within the city of Kalamazoo approved the second part of a two-part plan to increase funding for transportation. The first part of the plan was the county-wide vote in May. In Novembe …

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Grand Rapids, MI

Election Date: May 5, 2009
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: 52%-48%


The board that governs The Rapid public bus system in Grand Rapids has been considering whether to ask voters in six cities to raise property taxes to pay for a high-speed bus line. Voters i …

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Milwaukee, WI

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 51% - 49%


A question was placed on the November ballot to allow Milwaukee County to levy a 1% sales tax for parks, recreation and culture; transit; and emergency medical services. The tax is expected …

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Seattle, WA

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 58% - 42%


In November 2007, voters defeated Proposition 1, a 20-year "Roads & Transit" construction plan. Sound Transit has fast-tracked a new proposal that is stripped of all the road a …

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Saratoga Springs, UT

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 66% - 34%


In November, residents will decide whether to raise their sales tax one quarter-cent to join the Utah Transit Authority's coverage area. If approved UTA will begin express bus service to …

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Eagle Mountain, UT

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 78% - 22%


In November, residents will decide whether to raise their sales tax one quarter-cent to join the Utah Transit Authority's coverage area. If approved UTA will begin express bus service to …

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Statewide, RI

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 76% - 24%


On the November ballot, voters will be presented with $87.2 million in state transportation bonds. Of the bond total, $80 million will fund highways, roads and bridges and the remaining fund …

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Salem, OR

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 48% - 52%


The Salem-Keizer Transit District has placed a five-year, $30.4 million local option tax levy on the November ballot to fund the transit district's operations. The measure asks taxpayers …

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Bend, OR

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 49% - 51%


City councilors have unanimously agreed to send a property tax measure to the November ballot that would create a separately funded transit district to support Bend Area Transit (BAT). The p …

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Mahoning County, OH

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 55% - 45%


The sales tax measure that failed in March will be back on the ballot in November. Without its approval the transportation system will likely shut down. If the sales tax is approved, it woul …

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Washoe County, NV

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 38% - 62%


In November, voters will decide whether to increase the sales tax by 1/8 of a cent for operation and maintenance of the public transit system. Unless this additional funding is approved, exi …

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Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, and Taos Counties, NM

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


Voters in the North Central Regional Transit District, which includes Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Rio Arriba and Taos counties, will be voting on a measure identical to the one appearing in the Ri …

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Bernalillo, Sandoval and Valencia Counties, NM

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


Voters in the Rio Metro Transit District, which includes Bernalillo, Sandoval and Valencia counties, will be asked to decide whether to raise the gross receipts tax by one-eighth cent per do …

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Greensboro, NC

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


Residents of Greensboro will be asked to vote on a $134 million transportation and street improvement bond. This bond will support more than 70 transportation projects throughout the city of …

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St. Louis, MO

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 48% - 52%


Proposition M asks voters to approve a half-cent increase in the transit sales tax to support mass transit. The tax increase would be applied in two parts; the first quarter-cent for mainten …

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Kansas City, MO

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 44% - 56%


In November of 2006, Kansas City voters approved a plan to bring light-rail to their city. A year later, the city council voted to overturn the results of the election on the grounds that th …

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Spring Lake, MI

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 76% - 24%


The Village of Spring Lake has seen the costs of their local transportation service escalate dramatically in the past year and the Village Council is putting the future of the transit servic …

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Kalamazoo County, MI

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results:


The Kalamazoo County Transportation Authority is seeking a millage to pay for transit services for the next four years. If voters approve the tax, the authority will levy 0.63 mills in 2008, …

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Lansing, MI

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


In Ingham County, voters will be deciding on whether to aprove an operating milage for the Capital Area Transportation Authority.. The millage would cost an average household with a taxable …

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Lawrence, KS

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, #2: 70% - 30% #3: 69% - 31%


The T system's financial struggles have led Lawrence City Commissioners to discuss the need for a new sales tax if the public transit system is to continue. Commissioners have placed two …

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Honolulu, HI

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 53% - 47%


Mayor Mufi Hannemann wants to begin construction next year on a $3.7 billion, 20-mile elevated commuter rail line from east Kapolei to Ala Moana and complete the project by 2018. A nonprofit …

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Silt, CO

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: RTA Participation/Creation
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 41% - 59%


On November 4, voters in Silt will decide if they want to join the Roaring Fork Transit Authority. If approved, there will be a 0.4 percent sales tax increase and a $10 vehicle registration …

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Aspen, CO

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) is asking for a 0.4 percent sales tax increase on the November ballot to allow it to begin implementing bus rapid transit. Six municipalities …

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West Sacramento, CA

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 64% - 36%


Voters will decide if West Sacramento will continue one-fourth cent of the existing one-half cent sales tax for general government purposes until 2033. (The existing one-fourth cent is set t …

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Stanislaus County, CA

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 64% - 36%


Measure S is a 1/2 cent sales tax this will generate more than $700 million over the next 20 years for transportation. Approximately half the money goes to regional corridor projects and hal …

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Sonoma and Marin Counties, CA

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 68% - 32%


In November 2006, Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit lost a sales tax measure to fund the 70-mile SMART passenger rail-and-trail project by slightly more than one percent. The proposal has been …

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Santa Clara Valley, CA

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70% - 30%


This ballot question asks voters to weigh in on whether the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority should continue to plan, design, construct and provide transit services as described i …

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Santa Clara Valley, CA

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 68.78% - 31.22%


A new law allows Valley Transportation Authority to place a one-eighth-cent sales tax on the ballot. Since the opposition of a June 2006 tax initiative, VTA has been eager to ask voters agai …

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Santa Barbara County, CA

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 79% - 21%


In 1989, voters in Santa Barbara County approved a half-cent sales tax, known as Measure D, to support roads and transportation. In November 2006, a 30-year renewal of the tax, sold as the “ …

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Monterey County, CA

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: 63% - 38% (2/3 approval required)


In November, Monterey County voters will decide whether to adopt a Transportation Investment Plan to provide safety/congestion relief on Highways 1, 68, 156 and 101; pothole and local road r …

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Los Angeles County, CA

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 67% - 33%


Amount of funding at stake: $40 billion over 30 years. A 1/2 cent sales tax increase has been placed on the November ballot to pay for more road and mass transit projects, including the begi …

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Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, CA

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 72% - 28%


Amount of funding at stake: $7 million annually. Property owners in Alameda and Contra Costa counties will vote on whether to double their parcel tax to $48 a year to fund AC Transit bus ser …

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Statewide, CA

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 52% - 48%


There will be a statewide ballot for a $10 billion bond proposal to provide initial financing for a $42 billion transit system that will enable a 220-m.p.h. bullet train to take passengers f …

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Jonesboro, AR

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 86% - 14%


Amount of funding at stake: $130,000 annually.The Jonesboro City Council voted to establish a transit agency, the Jonesboro Economical Transportation System (JETS), in 2005. The city agreed …

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Roscommon County, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2008
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 60% - 40%


On August 5, voters will decide the fate of three countywide services including public transportation. The measure asks residents to renew the county's 0.5-mill expired transportation au …

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Genesee County, MI

Election Date: August 5, 2008
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 69% - 31%


An official for the Mass Transportation Authority says a renewal of a 0.4 mills property tax will allow the agency to maintain current services countywide. But without continuation of the pr …

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Gwinnett County, GA

Election Date: July 15, 2008
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: None
Results: Voters Split Republican Ballot 37%-63% Democratic Ballot 70-30%


On July 15, there was a non-binding referendum on the Democratic and Republican primary ballots in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The measure asked voters whether they would support an additional …

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Spokane, WA

Election Date: May 20, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 65% - 35%


Transit ridership in Spokane is up 10% from last year and 12% from the year before. On May 20, 2008, voters living within the Public Transportation Benefit Area were asked to vote on a reaut …

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Flagstaff, AZ

Election Date: May 20, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 5 Measures Approved a. 78% b. 71% c. 72% d. 68% e. 67%


There are five propositions to improve the Mountain Line Bus System on the May 20th ballot.Voters will be able to choose to do any, all or none of the following: a.Continue the existing .001 …

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Wheeling, WV

Election Date: May 13, 2008
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 77% - 23%


Ohio County Commissioners have introduced a resolution calling for the placement of the city of Wheeling’s bus levy on the county’s May 13 primary ballot. The measure would ask voters to ren …

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Kansas City, MO

Election Date: April 8, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 65% - 35%


On April 8, voters will be asked to renew the three-eighth cent bus sales tax that is set to expire in April 2009. If voters approve ballot question # 1, the tax will be extended for fifteen …

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Summit County, OH

Election Date: March 4, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 52% - 48%


If approved by voters, collection of the 0.25 percent sales tax would begin July 1, and it is expected to generate $18 million, according to transit officials. METRO officials said the reven …

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Mahoning County, OH

Election Date: March 4, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 43% - 57%


Mahoning County Commissioners unanimously approved Western Reserve Transit Authority's request to put a 0.25-percent sales tax on the ballot for countywide bus service. Amount of funding …

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St. Joseph, MO

Election Date: February 5, 2008
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70% - 30%


To avoid transit service reduction, the city council voted to place a measure to increase the city's sales tax on the primary ballot in February. The measure would increase the current s …

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Statewide, CA

Election Date: February 5, 2008
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 43% - 57%


In 2002, voters passed a measure (Prop. 42) to dedicate gas tax funds to transportation. Proposition 91 was designed to close loopholes that the state was using to apply the funds to other p …

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Statewide, FL

Election Date: January 29, 2008
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 64%-36%


Amendment 1 is proposal that was placed on the ballot in October 2007 by the state legislature increases the state's homestead exemption to $50,000 from $25,000. This will translate into …

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King, Snohomish and Pierce, WA

Election Date: November 6, 2007
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results:


Voters in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties will be asked to approve Proposition 1, the ballot measure also known as "Roads & Transit," calls for a boost in sales and car-tab …

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Fairfax County, VA

Election Date: November 6, 2007
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


Fairfax County voters will be asked to decide on a transportation bond question in the Nov. 6, 2007, general election. The question asks voters to allow the county to borrow up to $110 milli …

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Weber County, UT

Election Date: November 6, 2007
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


Voters in 3 Northern Utah counties will be asked to approve a sales tax increase to support the development of transportation infrastructure. The tax increase, if approved, would raise as mu …

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Davis County, UT

Election Date: November 6, 2007
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results:


Voters in 3 Northern Utah counties will be asked to approve a sales tax increase to support the development of transportation infrastructure. The tax increase, if approved, would raise as mu …

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Box Elder County, UT

Election Date: November 6, 2007
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


Voters in 3 Northern Utah counties will be asked to approve a sales tax increase to support the development of transportation infrastructure. The tax increase, if approved, would raise as mu …

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Toledo, OH

Election Date: November 6, 2007
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


A levy asking voters' continued approval of a 1.5-mill operating levy for the TARTA bus system could go on the ballot in November.The finance committee of the Toledo Area Regional Transi …

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Lorraine, OH

Election Date: November 6, 2007
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results:


Voters in Lorraine county will be asked to approve a 0.25 percent sales tax increase for transit and other programs.

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Charlotte, NC

Election Date: November 6, 2007
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


On Nov. 6, the citizens of Mecklenburg County will have the opportunity to weigh in on the future of mass transit, a defining issue for our community's future. The Vote Against Repeal Co …

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Saginaw, MI

Election Date: November 6, 2007
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


3-mill three-year tax renewal for Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services.

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Lansing, MI

Election Date: November 6, 2007
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results:


CATA had asked property owners in Lansing, East Lansing and the townships of Delhi, Lansing and Meridian to pay staggered increases each year, amounting to 1 mill by 2010The extra money, off …

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Kalamazoo, MI

Election Date: November 6, 2007
Type: RTA Participation/Creation
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


On Nov. 6, city of Kalamazoo voters will be asked to renew Kalamazoo Metro Transit's millage for one more year in 2008. First approved by voters in 1986, the Metro Transit millage has be …

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Greeley, CO

Election Date: November 6, 2007
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results:


Greeley, CO ballot question 2B asks residents to raise the sales tax by .25 of a percent to pay for improvements to the city's bus system. Members of the city's transit services aske …

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San Francisco, CA

Election Date: November 6, 2007
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


The Board of Supervisors put a measure on the ballot that supporters say would help fix Muni, the troubled but popular system with almost 700,000 riders a day. A separate measure, which qual …

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Kent County, MI

Election Date: May 8, 2007
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


The total ballot request is for 1.12 mills. This includes a renewal of the current millage (0.95 mills) and a millage enhancement (0.17 mills) that is needed to improve/expand services and m …

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Aspen, CO

Election Date: May 8, 2007
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 63% - 37%


Voter will decide if they should authorize two lanes of traffic plus bus lanes between Buttermilk and the Maroon Creek roundabout.

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Winter Park City, FL

Election Date: March 13, 2007
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 53% - 47%


Winter Park city commissioners voted to put two questions related to commuter rail on the March 13 ballot. The two questions will ask voters whether they want a commuter-rail stop built on c …

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Winter Park City, FL

Election Date: March 13, 2007
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 52% - 48%


Winter Park city commissioners voted to put two questions related to commuter rail on the March 13 ballot. The two questions will ask voters whether they want a commuter-rail stop built on c …

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Kitsap County, WA

Election Date: February 6, 2007
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: 45%-55%


Kitsap Transit’s Board of Commissioners approved a ballot measure asking voters to approve a three-tenths of 1-percent sales tax increase to fund passenger-only ferries between Seattle and u …

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Union Gap, WA

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results:


Union Gap City Council members agreed to let residents there vote on raising the sales tax from 7.9 percent to 8.1 percent to cover expanded bus services. The cost quoted for running the bus …

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Spokane, WA

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 46% - 54%


Prop 2 – The measure would allow STA to begin purchase of right of way and preliminary design for the project.

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Spokane, WA

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 44% - 56%


Prop 1 – Voters will decide ont a light rail advisory. This measure would allow So Identify Funding Sources and create a funding plan for constructing a light rail system.

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Selah City, WA

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 62% - 38%


Selah City Council members passed a resolution earlier this month asking voters whether they want to pay for bus service next year with a three-tenths of a cent increase in the city's sa …

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Seattle, WA

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 53.90% - 46.10%


Mayor Nickels proposed a $1.8 billion tax increase to pay for Seattle's backlog of street, bridge and sidewalk repairs, plus a host of transit, bike path and safety improvements.The pack …

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Kings County, WA

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 56.3% - 43.7%


The King County Commission has approved a new sales tax measure for the November ballot. The .1 cent increase would fund bus service. The levy would raise an estimated $50 million annually f …

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Utah County, UT

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 69% - 31%


On November 7, 2006, Utah County residents will have the opportunity to vote for the Opinion Question, which fund a critical transportation projects a one-quarter of 1% sales tax increase. 8 …

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Salt Lake County, UT

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 64% - 36%


A quarter-cent sales tax increase would pump tens of millions of new dollars every year into commuter rail, TRAX and road projects to complete them by 2015 rather than 2030. By voting for Pr …

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Grapevine, TX

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


The City Council voted unanimously in favor a sales tax referendum. Voters will be asked to approve a 1/2 cent sales tax to fund commuter rail service connecting the city to Fort Worth. The …

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Statewide, RI

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 75.41% - 24.95%


The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) hopes to have $2,350,829 in GO bonds placed on the November 2006 statewide ballot. The funding would provide the local share of federal cpai …

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Franklin County, OH

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 50.55% - 49.45%


Central Ohio Transit Authority Board approved a 10-year .25 percent sales tax levy on the November ballot. The tax would provide an estimated $45 million annually for regional transit.

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Statewide, NJ

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Gas Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


The Transportation Trust Fund is projected to run out of funding in the near future and will not be able to support its debt load or fund repairs, improvements, and other transportation need …

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Kansas City, MO

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 53.96% - 46.04%


A citizen-petitioned ballot initiative extends a 3/8s cent sales tax for thirty years to fund projects including rail, transit, and a new gondola project.

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Statewide, MN

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 56.85% - 43.15%


Voters are likely to consider a constitutional amendment to dedicate car and truck sales taxes solely to transportation. If approved, the change would generate approximately $300 million ann …

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Kalamazoo, MI

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


The agreement to take over Care-A-Van commits city and county officials to work with other local governments and stakeholders to establish a transit authority that would expand Metro Transit …

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Holland & Holland Township, MI

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


Voters in Holland and Holland Township will be asked in November to approve a tax to expand Macatawa Area Express bus service. The MAX Transportation Authority on Tuesday approved asking for …

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Boward County, FL

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeted, 38.7% - 61.42%


County Commissioners approved sending to the voters a 30-year, 1 cent sales tax increase for transportation. The tax would fund a $12.6 billion transit investment plan. Of the total, $5.4 bi …

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Boulder County, CO

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 42.3% - 57.7%


Issue 1A will fund improvements to public transit, provide incentives to increase transit use, and dramatically improve our countywide trail network for commuting and recreation. It will be …

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Stanislaus County, CA

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 57.44% - 42.56% (needed 2/3)


Measure K provides for the imposition of a one-half of one percent retail transactions and use tax by the Stanislaus County Transportation Authority for local transportation purposes for a p …

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Sonoma & Marin Counties, CA

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 65.3% - 34.7%


The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit agency earlier announced plans to place a two-county, quarter-cent sales tax measure (Measure R) on the November ballot to fund passenger rail service from …

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Santa Barbara County, CA

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 54.10% - 45.90% (needed 2/3)


Local officials are planning to ask voters to extend Measure D, a half cent sales tax for transportation. The 30-year extension would raise an estimated $1 billion. Officials are also consid …

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San Joaquin County, CA

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 77.32% - 22.67%


Voters will consider a renewal of Measure K, a half cent sales tax. The renewal would set aside 30% of total revenue for public transportation. The measure could generate $2.5 billion over 3 …

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Tulare County, CA

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 66.74% - 33.26%


If this measure is approved Transportation Authority (“TCTA”) will be implemented, imposing a one-half (½) cent retail transactions and use tax countywide within Tulare County. The tax will …

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Orange County, CA

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 68.5% - 31.5%


OCTA officials are planning to place a 30- year extension of Measure M on the ballot. The extension would raise an estimated $11.8 billion. Without an extension, Measure M would expire in 20 …

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Merced County, CA

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 60.66% - 39.34% (needed 2/3)


Measure G would raise the sales tax in the city of Merced to 8.25 percent, generating $446 million for transportation improvements over the next 30 years

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Kern County, CA

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 56.10% - 43.90% (needed 2/3)


Voters will consider a 20-year, half cent sales tax increase in November. The measure would generate an estimated $1 billion over the life of the tax. Projects would include roads and public …

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Fresno County, CA

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 76.95% - 23.05%


The Measure C Reauthorization Steering Committee is shaping an extension to Measure "C", a half-cent sales tax for transportation. The Measure C would appear on the November 2006 b …

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Statewide, CA

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 58% - 42%


Prop 1C: The Housing & Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2006 was placed on the ballot. Included in the act are the following transportation related programs: * Regional Planning, Hous …

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Statewide, CA

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 61% - 39%


Prop. 1B: Improvements now to sustain our economy and our quality of lifeThis key element of the Rebuild California Plan provides $20 billion to expand and repair our most dangerous and cong …

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Statewide, CA

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Gas Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 77%- 23%


Proposition 1A, known as Transportation Funding Protection, would close the loophole that allows state legislators to divert revenue from the gasoline sales tax to other state needs.

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Statewide, AZ

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 58.6% - 41.1%


Proposition 104, sponsored by the Arizona Legislature. That measure would amend the Arizona Constitution to allow incorporated cities and towns to include debt for the acquisition and develo …

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Wexford County, MI

Election Date: August 8, 2006
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 1. 70% - 30% , 2. 61% - 39%


Wexford voters will consider two ballot measures. One measure would renew for four more years a .4 mills levy worth $360K annually. The second measure provides a new, 4-year .2 mills tax to …

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Wayne County, MI

Election Date: August 8, 2006
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70% - 30%


The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART), which provides bus service in the Detroit suburbs, plans to ask Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to put a 4-year, 0.6-m …

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Oakland County, MI

Election Date: August 8, 2006
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 76% - 24%


The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART), which provides bus service in the Detroit suburbs, plans to ask Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to put a 4-year, 0.6-m …

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Mainstee County, MI

Election Date: August 8, 2006
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 76% -24%


County officials are asking voters to raise an estimated $300K annually over the next 7 years with a .33 mills tax levy. Funding would support and expand the county's Dial-a-Ride public …

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Macomb County, MI

Election Date: August 8, 2006
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70% - 30%


The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART), which provides bus service in the Detroit suburbs, plans to ask Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to put a 4-year, 0.6-m …

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Kalkaska County, MI

Election Date: August 8, 2006
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 60% - 40%


County voters will consider a 0.25 mills increase for five years to support the Kalkaska Public Transportation Authority. The tax would raise an estimated $160K annually.

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Benzie County, MI

Election Date: August 8, 2006
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 58% - 42%


County voters will consider a 5-year, .5 mills increase for local transit service. The ballot measure would generate $500K annually.

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Bismarck, ND

Election Date: June 13, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 67% - 33%


A six and half year, half-cent sales tax increase will appear on the ballot in June. The new tax will be dedicated to a wide array of local infrastructure and facilities projects, including …

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Salem, OR

Election Date: May 16, 2006
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 52% - 48% (needed 50% turnout)


A five-year property tax increase plan to support expanded bus service and other transit projects will be on the ballot in the Salem-Keizer area. The increase would generate approximately $2 …

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Solano County, CA

Election Date: May 16, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 46% -55%


The Solano County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proposed 30-year, half-cent sales tax increase. Nineteen percent of the total funding would support commuter and senior transit. …

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Santa Clara County, CA

Election Date: May 16, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 42% - 58%


County officials are considering whether to put a quarter-cent sales tax measure on the ballot. The revenue would fund a variety of projects, including a BART extension to San Jose.

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Napa County, CA

Election Date: May 16, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 52% - 48% (needed 2/3)


After an unsuccessful attempt in 2004, voters will decide whether to fund transportation improvements in the county with a half cent sales tax. The tax would generate $537 million over thirt …

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Monterey County, CA

Election Date: May 16, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 57% - 43% (needed 2/3)


The Transportation Agency for Monterey County voted to ask the Board of Supervisors to place a half cent sales tax on the 2006 ballot. The Board is expected to act in January. The new tax wo …

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Merced County, CA

Election Date: May 16, 2006
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 63% - 37% (needed 2/3)


After failing to garner the required 2/3 majority vote in 2002, officials are looking to present a revised expenditure plan to voters.

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Flagstaff, AZ

Election Date: May 16, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 47% - 53%


Voters to consider a transportation finance package that includes a transportation sales tax increase from .0017 to .0033 cents, removal of sales and transit tax sunset dates, and an increas …

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Tucson, AZ

Election Date: May 16, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, Plan 60% - 40%, Tax 58% - 42%


On May 16, voters approved two measures, a $2.1 billion half-cent sales tax increase for transportation and a regional transportation plan.

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Canton, OH

Election Date: May 2, 2006
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 57% - 43%


The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority is planning to ask voters for a new five-year extension of a .25 cent sales tax that expires in 2007. The tax was approved in 1997 and renewed in 20 …

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Seattle Area, WA

Election Date: November 8, 2005
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 35%-65%


Proposition 1 would allow the Seattle Monorail Authority to shorten the proposed monorail line. By defeating the plan, the project was effectively ended

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Statewide, WA

Election Date: November 8, 2005
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 53%-46%


Initiative 912 would repeal a previously adopted gradual 9.5 cent gas tax increase. I-912 would cut $5.5 billion out of a statewide transportation investment plan passed by the legislature

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Statewide, TX

Election Date: November 8, 2005
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 54%-46%


Texas voters passed Proposition 1 creating a rail relocation and improvement fund in the state treasury and authorizing grants and bonds to relocate, rehabilitate, and expand privately and p …

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Youngstown, OH

Election Date: November 8, 2005
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 10 yr Approved, 62%-38% 4 yr Approved, 64%-36%


Two 2-mill levy increase, a 10-year renewal and a separate 4-year renewal, would provide $2 million annually for the WRTA

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Statewide, OH

Election Date: November 8, 2005
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 54%-46%


Voters approved a $2 billion bond measure for economic development projects. Of the total, $1.35 billion was set aside for “public infrastructure,” including transportation projects as an el …

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Statewide, NY

Election Date: November 8, 2005
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 55%-45%


Rebuild and Renew Transportation Bond Act would provide $2.9 billion in bond funding split between MTA and NY DOT

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Livonia, MI

Election Date: November 8, 2005
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Failed, 45%-55%


City Council has decided to let city residents vote on whether to drop out of the SMART system. The proposal would impose a half-mill tax, and after leaving the Suburban Mobility Authority f …

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Statewide, ME

Election Date: November 8, 2005
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 68%-32%


A $33.1 million bond issue was approved for improvements to highways and bridges, airports, public transit, ferry and port facilities, and bicycle trail and pedestrian improvements  

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Castle Rock, CO

Election Date: November 1, 2005
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 80%-20%


Voters in Castle Rock will be asked this fall whether to impose a 1 percent tax increase to participate in the Regional Transportation District

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Statewide, CO

Election Date: November 1, 2005
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 52%-48%


Initiative C suspends revenue and spending caps imposed by Colorado Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Passage allows state and local governments to boost investment in a variety of infrastructure and …

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Juneau, AK

Election Date: October 4, 2005
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 61%-39%


Voters in Juneau approved a 33-month extension of a 1 percent sales tax. Revenue from the tax will fund a variety of local infrastructure projects, including a new downtown transit center an …

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Flint, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2005
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 75%-25%


City voters renewed a .6 mill levy to fund bus service

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Barry County, MI

Election Date: August 2, 2005
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 59%-41%


Voters approved a .25 millage tax to support Barry County Transit. Funding will offset cuts in state funding.  

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Steubenville, OH

Election Date: May 3, 2005
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 61%-39%


Voters in Steubenville and Mingo Junction will be asked whether to support operational and capital improvement costs for the Steel Valley Regional Transit Authority with a 10 year 1.5 mill l …

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Holland, MI

Election Date: May 3, 2005
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 80%-20%


Voters agreed to renew funding for the Macatawa Area Express bus service with a 3-year .6 mill levy

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Finley, WA

Election Date: April 26, 2005
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 64%-36%


Voters in Finley will decide whether to bring Ben Franklin Transit to their community by imposing a .06% sales tax to pay for the service

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Oak Bluff and Surrounding Towns, MA

Election Date: April 12, 2005
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed


Voters will decide on Article Nine which would provide up to $60,680 per year ($410,000 total) for the town's share of a two-year pilot program offered by the Vineyard Transit Authority …

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Anchorage, AK

Election Date: April 5, 2005
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 54%-46%


The city of Anchorage is proposing a $1.93 million public transit bond. The money would be used to match federal capital grants available to the city transit system and would pay for new bus …

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Salem, NH

Election Date: March 8, 2005
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: None
Results: Passed Salem, Hampstead, Danville, Failed Pelham


The first steps toward a fixed-route bus system linking 11 communities along the Interstate 93 corridor will be decided in March by voters in six towns. Warrant articles seeking money for th …

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San Carlos, CA

Election Date: March 8, 2005
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 45%-55%


Measure T, the $59 parcel tax proposal, would raise about $650,000 a year for five years to fund the city's free shuttle service, SCOOT.

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Barre City, VT

Election Date: March 1, 2005
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed


The Green Mountain Transit Agency is seeking a $36,572 allocation from the city of Barre to fund the operation of 18 buses and paratransit vehicles

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Saginaw, MI

Election Date: February 22, 2005
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed


After an unsuccessful attempt on a proposed 3 mill renewal levy last March, STARS secured passage of a similar measure to ease the consequences of the $1.9 million cut to the bus system' …

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Corrunna, MI

Election Date: February 22, 2005
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 75%-25%


Voters approved a one-year .2325 mill tax to raise $12,000 for the Shiawassee Area Transportation Authority

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Branch County, MI

Election Date: February 22, 2005
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 68%-32%


Voters approved a .35 millage renewal to support operations of the Branch Area Transit Authority.

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Contra Costa County, CA

Election Date: November 15, 2004
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70% -29%


Contra Costa County Transportation Authority is pushing for a renewal of Measure J, the countywide half-cent sales tax, set to expire in 2009. The measure has funded highway and transit proj …

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Parkersburg, WA

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 65% - 35%


The Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority is seeking a renewal levy as it works to expand its routes. The agency is asking for $1.595 million a year over five years, an increase from the $1.25 m …

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King County, WA

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 67% - 32%


The Metropolitan King County Council has placed two advisory measures on the Nov. 2 ballot. One asks voters if they support developing a package of congestion-relief and safety projects and …

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Seattle, WA

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: None
Results: Defeated, 37% - 63%


I-83, to kill the Seattle Monorail project, just made it onto the November ballot after a state Court of Appeals overturned an earlier ruling.

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Vancouver, WA

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 46% - 54%


Voters will decide whether to double a 0.3 percent transit sales tax to stave off deep cuts in Clark County's bus system. C-Tran's board of directors voted unanimously to put a ballo …

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Fairfax County, VA

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 76% - 24%


The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on June 21 agreed to let residents vote Nov. 2 on more than $300 million worth of bonds for transportation, human services, parks and libraries. The b …

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Arlington County, VA

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 81% - 19%


Arlington County has a proposal to issue $18.5 million in bonds to finance, together with other available funds, the cost of construction , acquisition, and rehabilitation of Metro facilitie …

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San Antonio, TX

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 58% - 41%


VIA is proposing a sales tax measure for ¼ cent. Half the funds raised will go to VIA Metropolitan Transit, a quarter will go to the City for street, drainage, bicycle and pedestrian facilit …

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Austin, TX

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 62% - 37%


Capital Metro is asking voters in November to consider a commuter rail starter line, utilizing an existing railroad track that it owns. The proposal would call for diesel-powered trains to r …

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Charleston, SC

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 62% - 37%


After the Supreme Court overruled the 2002 transit tax that voters approved due to ballot language errors, the county wide 1/2¢ sales tax to fund transit, greenspace, and roads is again on t …

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Statewide, RI

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 59% - 41%


Transportation Bonds — $66,520,000. Would allow the state Department of Transportation to match federal money and provide direct funding for improvements to highways, roads and bridges; to …

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Bend, OR

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 41% - 53%


Interim City Manager Ron Garzini has proposed establishing an independent transit district funded in part with a new property tax of roughly 29 cents per $1000 assessed value. The proposal h …

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Kalamazoo, MI

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 67% - 32%


City commissioners have approved placing a 1-mill property tax renewal for Metro Transit on the Nov. 2 general election ballot. If approved, the levy will raise a projected $1.56 million. Th …

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Lexington, KY

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 54% - 46%


LexTran's new general manager, Terry Garcia Cruz, wants to put a 6 mill property tax on the November ballot, which would be the agency's first dedicated funding source, and would all …

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Miami Beach, FL

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


Miami Beach voters will be able to weigh in on a nonbinding question to determine whether BayLink, the light-rail trolley system that would move people around South Beach and connect to down …

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Statewide, FL

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 64% - 36%


A repeal provision to develop and operate a high-speed ground transportation system in the state.

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Aspen, CO

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 77% - 22%


Facing a 50% service cut, and for the second time in four years, the Roaring Fork Transit Authority plans to approach voters to bail it out of a financial jam. RFTA’s board of directors vote …

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El Paso County, CO

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 55% - 45%


County commissioners have proposed and approved a plan to form The Rural Transportation Authority which would serve Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Green Mountain Falls and unincorporated …

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Garfield County, CO

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: RTA Participation/Creation
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results:


Garfield County commissioners agreed to put a question on the November ballot asking voters outside [Aspen] city limits to decide if Garfield County should join the Roaring Fork Transit Auth …

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Denver, CO

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 57% - 43%


The Regional Transportation District is moving forward with their $4.7 billion FasTracks transit expansion plan which calls for construction of new light-rail or commuter-rail lines from cen …

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San Diego, CA

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 67% - 33%


San Diego's regional planning agency, SANDAG, has produced a $14 billion draft Expenditure plan for the TransNet program, a half-cent sales tax extension that funds transit and highway p …

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Ventura County, CA

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 40% - 60%


Ventura County supervisors voted 4 to 1 to place a 1/2 cent sales tax increase measure on the November ballot to pay for road and transit improvements. Ventura County is the largest county i …

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Marin County, CA

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 71% - 29%


The Marin Transportation Authority has called for a Marin-specific half-cent sales tax increase that would generate an estimated $331 million over 20 years. Funds would be dedicated to maint …

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San Bernadino, CA

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 79% - 21%


A plan to spend $6 billion in local transportation money over the next 30 years was approved by the county's transportation agency, SANBAG, paving the way for a November ballot. Accordin …

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Santa Cruz, CA

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 43% - 57%


The widening of Highway 1 and the construction of a 31-mile rail trail along the old Union-Pacific Rail line are now linked together on a November transportation ballot initiative. Residents …

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Sonoma County, CA

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 67.2% - 32.8%


This November, Sonoma County voters will be asked to approve a sales tax hike that could raise $470 million over 20 years to relieve the traffic congestion on Highway 101 and local streets. …

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Solano County, CA

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 64% - 36%


The Solano County Transportation Improvement Authority is advancing its plans for a separate, countywide tax that would raise an estimated $1.43 billion during the next 30 years. A daunting, …

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San Mateo, CA

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 75% - 25%


The San Mateo County Transportation Authority has adopted an expenditure plan for the reauthorization of Measure A, a half-cent transportation sales tax, which will net approximately $1.5 bi …

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Sacramento County, CA

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 75% - 25%


Sacramento County Transportation Authority officials have proposed extending Measure A, the existing half-cent transportation sales tax, which is set to expire in 2009. If approved, the exte …

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East Bay Area, CA

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 72% - 28%


On August 4, the AC Transit Board of Directors voted to place Measure BB on the November 2, 2004 ballot. Should voters approve Measure BB by a two-thirds margin, AC Transit will use funds fo …

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Bay Area, CA

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70% - 30%


Voters in San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa counties will vote in November on a $980 million bond issue to pay for earthquake safety modifications to BART. The same measure lost by 2.2 …

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Phoenix, AZ

Election Date: November 2, 2004
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 57% - 43%


Maricopa County officials have a scheduled a 1/2 cent sales tax extension and a $16 billion regional transportation plan on the May ballot. Phoenix's light rail system would also be fund …

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Everett, WA

Election Date: September 14, 2004
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 56% - 44%


A 0.3% sales tax increase to support Everett transit, which was scheduled to run out of funds in 2005.

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Balcones Heights, TX

Election Date: September 11, 2004
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 82% - 18%


Balcones Heights residents will cast ballots to decide whether to stay with VIA Metropolitan Transit, and they will also decide whether to create an economic development corporation with the …

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Branson, MO

Election Date: August 3, 2004
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 81% - 19%


Voters in Branson will be able to decide in August whether to extend a 1/2% retail sales tax that is set to expire in November 2005. The tax will fund roads and public transportation.

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Mainstee County, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2004
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 45% - 55%


This proposal would fund Dial-A-Ride services in Manistee County for 6 years with a .33 millage. Estimated annual revenue, if approved, would be $276,794.

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Tuscola County, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2004
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 61% - 39%


This millage renewal proposal would fund public bus transportation services in Almer Township and Indianfields Township for 4 years. At a rate of 1 mill, the approved proposal would raise ap …

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Gogebic County, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2004
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 77% - 23%


This millage renewal proposal would fund Gogebic County Transit for 4 years at a rate of .33 mills. If approved, it would raise approximately $122,010 annually.

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Charlevoix County, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2004
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 65% - 35%


This proposal will permit the County of Charlevoix to restore the .25 mill, previously approved by the electors for the purpose of providing funds for the operation of the County Transit Sys …

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Shiawassee County, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2004
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 62% - 38%


The Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency is calling for a first-time millage in the amount of .225 mills over a 2 year period. If approved, the millage would generate approximately $56,000 …

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Midland County, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2004
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70% - 30%


This millage renewal calls for .15 mill over a period of 5 years for the provision of county-wide public transportation services, and is expected to raise approximately $512,443 annually.

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Lake County, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2004
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 56% - 44%


To provide funding for the Yates Dial-A-Ride program that serves all of Lake County, the proposal calls for a .4 mill over 5 years, and would raise $165,000 annually

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Marquette County, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2004
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 65% - 35%


The Marquette County Transit Authority is calling for an additional .2 mill on an existing .4 mill (total .6 mill) ad valorem property tax. If approved, the tax would yield approximately $83 …

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Ludington and Scotville, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2004
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 71% - 29%


The Ludington Mass Transit Millage renewal request is for 0.75 mills for Ludington residents and 1.3 mills for Scottville residents. The renewal is for 5 years. The November ballot will incl …

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Lansing, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2004
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 60% - 40%


The Capital Area Transportation Authority is calling for a .0322 millage increase, a total of 2.22 mills on property for five years. If approved, the millage would bring approximately $12.1 …

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Flint, MI

Election Date: August 3, 2004
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 54% - 46%


The MTA (Flint) is proposing a new tax, 0.3 mills would pay to support existing services, and 0.1 mills would finance additional service, including additional vehicles on the road and expans …

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Flathead County, MT

Election Date: June 8, 2004
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 62% - 38%


County commissioners in October voted unanimously to put a $1 million tax levy request on the June 2004 primary election ballot. The tax would bring approximately $106,000 annually for Eagle …

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Spokane, WA

Election Date: May 18, 2004
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 69% - 31%


After voters turned down a 3mil tax to fund transit in 2002, Spokane Transit Authority is facing a 45% service reduction. Board members decided in February to place a 3mill tax on an upcomin …

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Port Huron, MI

Election Date: May 4, 2004
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 69% - 31%


Residents in Fort Gratiot, Port Huron and Port Huron Township will vote on renewing a four-year property tax that funds bus services run by Blue Water Area Transit.

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Anchorage, AK

Election Date: April 6, 2004
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 52% - 48%


Proposition 11 asks voters whether Anchorage should issue up to $1.57 million in general obligation bonds to pay for public transportation improvements.

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Hamilton, OH

Election Date: March 2, 2004
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 69% - 31%


In early December the Hamilton City Council voted to place a 0.5-mill property tax on the March 2 ballot for continued transit services. The levy would generate about $449,000 a year for the …

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Saginaw, MI

Election Date: March 2, 2004
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defested by 200 votes


The City of Saginaw has approved the proposed ballot language for the renewal of 3 mills for the Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services (STARS).

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Bay Area, CA

Election Date: March 2, 2004
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 56% - 44%


Under SB 916 of 2003, residents of seven Bay Area counties would vote in March 2004 to raise bridge tolls by $1 to spend an estimated $125 million a year for transit, planning and roads. The …

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Richland Hills, TX

Election Date: February 7, 2004
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 67% - 33%


In December 2002, the City Council voted to hold a special election to decide whether the city should remain with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority, aka the “T.”

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Lone Tree, CO

Election Date: November 4, 2003
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved


The citizens of Lone Tree, a suburb of Denver, will decide whether to be annexed into the Regional Transportation District and to pay a .06% sales tax to pay for bus service.

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San Francisco, CA

Election Date: November 4, 2003
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 75%-25%


A proposal to continue the current ½% sales tax, and replace the current transportation spending plan with a new 30-year plan. The new plan would provide funding for maintenance of local str …

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Tucson, AZ

Election Date: November 4, 2003
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 37%-63%


The other ballot measure is the funding mechanism. A 0.3-percentage-point increase in sales tax and a 3-percentage-point increase in sales tax on construction. Revenue from these increases w …

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Tucson, AZ

Election Date: November 4, 2003
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 36%-64%


Two proposals will appear side by side on the November ballot. Citizens for a Sensible Transportation Solution gathered enough signatures to force an election on half the plan, which calls f …

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Anchorage, AK

Election Date: April 1, 2003
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results:


Proposition 6: The municipality of Anchorage will ask the voters to borrow $1 million through the issuance of general obligation bonds and increase the municipal tax cap by an annual amount …

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Statewide, WA

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 54% - 46%


Would roll back car tab taxes to $30 a year per vehicle, removing some of the funding for Sound Transit in Pierce, Snohomish and King counties.

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Statewide, WA

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 63% - 37%


It would generate an estimated $7.7 billion, mostly by increasing the gas tax by 9-cents per gallon, but also by adding a 1 per cent surtax on car sales and boosting trucking fees by 30 per …

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Seattle, WA

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 52% - 48%


The $1.75 billion project would be paid for by imposing an annual motor vehicle excise tax of 1.4 per cent of the value of a vehicle.

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Prince Willam County, VA

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 67% - 32%


$86.7 million bond measure to pay for county road work.

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Northern Virginia, VA

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 55% - 45%


Transportation referenda would allow a 1/2-cent sales tax increase to support transportation.

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Norfolk/Hampton Roads, VA

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results:


Granted authority for sales tax increase referendum to fund transportation. Transportation referenda would allow a 1-cent sales tax increase to support transportation.

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Statewide, UT

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 57% - 43%


Would allow cities and government agencies to sell their assets to private companies in order to generate up front capital. Assets could then be leased and eventually sold back to the govern …

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Denton County, TX

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 73% - 27%


Transportation services for the county include regional commuter rail, express and feeder bus services, bus and park-and-ride facilities, and an elderly/disabled service.

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Charleston County, SC

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 50.42% - 49.58%


70% for roads and drainage, 17% for transit, 13% for green space and parkland development.

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Statewide, RI

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 72% - 28%


Approval of this question will authorize the State of Rhode Island to issue general obligation bonds, refunding bonds, and temporary notes in an amount not to exceed $563,500, 000 to match f …

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Hamilton County, OH

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 68% - 32%


Half-cent sales tax increase for light rail and/or bus system expansion.

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Delaware County, OH

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Failed, 70% - 30%


Delaware Area Transit Agency 0.98-mill levy to improve bus service. Would raise $3.5 million annually.

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Butler County, OH

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 62% - 38%


Butler County Regional Transit Authority proposed 0.25% sales tax increase to save the "BLAST" bus service.

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Charlotte, NC

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 71% - 29%


A bond referendum to pay for street and sidewalk improvements.

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Reno, NV

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 57% - 42%


Proposed funding package would adjust the fuel tax to be tied to the rate of inflation, and increase the sales tax by 1/8 of a penny per dollar to fund the 2030 Regional Transportation Plan.

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Southern Nevada (Las Vegas), NV

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 53% - 47%


For BRT, fixed route and paratransit expansion.

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Lansing , MI

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 58%-42%


A 0.82 mill increase to support the Capital Area Transportation Authority.

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Statewide, ME

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 55% - 45%


Whether to amend the Constitution of Maine to allow the State to issue short-term debt in limited amounts that must be repaid with federal transportation funds within 12 months to facilitate …

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East Baton Rouge, LA

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 53% - 47%


A 1.25-mill parishwide property tax to fund the public bus company. The tax, which would cost about $3.13 a year for the owner of a $100,000 home would generate about $2.2 million for Capita …

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Miami/Dade County, FL

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 66% - 34%


Mass transit only. Will finance only new equipment and facilities. Will require creation of independent, regional transportation authority.

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Aspen, CO

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Advisory
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: None
Results: Q1. Failed Q2. 56% for S-curves to 44% for modified alignment


Voters are being polled on two questions: 1. A proposed trolley system, using the city's six historic cars. 2. Voters will decide if they want to retain the S-curve or proceed with a mod …

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Statewide, CA

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 58% - 41%


Would take 30% of the state's sales tax on auto sales and leases – some $870 million a year – and dedicate the revenue to a long list of specified local projects. Among the 45 listed: ne …

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Solano County, CA

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 59% voted yes, needed 66.6%


Half-cent sales tax increase to improve ferry service and commuter rail.

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San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa counties, CA

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 64.2% voted yes, needed 66.6%


Agency would ask voters to raise their property taxes to pay for $1.05 billion in seismic strengthening and security improvements.

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Riverside County, CA

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 69% - 31%


Ballot initiative to extend the half-cent sales tax for roads and transit for another 30 years. The current transportation tax will expire in 2009.

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Fresno, CA

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 54% voted yes, but needed 66.6%


Measure C, the half-cent county sales tax used to pay for transportation, expires June 2007 and needs voter approval by a two-thirds margin to continue. Under the proposal before the Fresno …

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Contra Costa and Alameda Counties, CA

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 68% - 32%


$25 property tax per year for five years to mitigate the loss of other sources of funding for AC Transit.

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Little Rock, AR

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results:


The Central Arkansas Transit Authority (CATA) plans to receive $15 million through the sales tax increase. The extra funding would go to funding the second phase of the streetcar design, imp …

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Statewide, AK

Election Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 67% - 32%


State Guaranteed Transportation Revenue Anticipation Bonds and State General Obligation State Transportation Project Bonds.

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Spokane, WA

Election Date: September 17, 2002
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: None
Results:


Proposition 1 calls for three-tenths of 1% sales tax authority. This increase is on top of the current sales tax of 8.1%.

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Dallas, TX

Election Date: August 19, 2002
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 8/19/2002; Voter approved (8/2000); Bonds issued (8/2002


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Statewide, MO

Election Date: August 6, 2002
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 72.5% - 27.5%


Missouri voters were asked to raise the motor fuel tax from 17 cents to 21 cents and boost the state's 4.225 percent sales tax by one-half cent. It was estimated to raise $511 million a …

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Wayne, Oakland, Macomb Counties, MI

Election Date: August 6, 2002
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results:


The four-year tax will raise $44 million annually.

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Tucson, AZ

Election Date: May 21, 2002
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 68% - 32%


Expected to raise $40 million/year for transportation improvements. Spending plan will propose 45% to road widening and intersections, 37% for maintenance, bike lanes, sidewalks and street l …

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Arlington, TX

Election Date: May 4, 2002
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 58% - 42%


$.25 sales tax increase to implement a public transportation plan.

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Bismarck, ND

Election Date: March 19, 2002
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: No.1, 75% - 25% , No. 2, 70% - 30%


No. 1 = Streets and facilities rehabilitation up to $5.4 million, with $400,000 for buses and infrastructure. No. 2 = One-mill levy for operation of bus system, including the $400,000 for bu …

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Statewide, CA

Election Date: March 5, 2002
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70% - 30%


Requires all state gas tax revenues to be set aside for transportation. Currently, gas tax revenue goes to the General Fund.

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Benton and Franklin Counties, WA

Election Date: March 1, 2002
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 57% - 43%


.3% increase on sales taxes for purchases of $10 or more.

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Pierce Transit, WA

Election Date: February 5, 2002
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 54% - 46%


.3% sales tax increase.

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Statewide, WA

Election Date: November 6, 2001
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: 58% - 42%


Property tax limitation that would require state and local governments to limit property tax levy increases to 1% per year, unless approved by voters.

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Statewide, ME

Election Date: November 6, 2001
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 74% - 26%


A $61 million bond issue for improvement to highways, bridges, airports, public transit and ferry facilities, development of rail, trail and marine infrastructure, and improvement to intermo …

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Seattle, WA

Election Date: November 6, 2001
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Nickels 54% - 46%


Mark Sidran (anti-Link Light Rail, pro-bus expansion) v. Greg Nickels (pro-Link Light).

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Colorado Springs, CO

Election Date: November 6, 2001
Type: Bond
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 59% - 41%


$102 million bond for transportation and storm water projects: $15 million for buses.

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Statewide, TX

Election Date: November 6, 2001
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 68% - 32%


Create Texas Mobility Fund to support state highway, public transportation and light rail projects.

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Houston, TX

Election Date: November 6, 2001
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: 54% - 46%


1. Special election to approve/disapprove Main Street light rail (previously approved and under construction). 2. City to sue Metro to determine whether Metro can repeal its prior approval o …

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Statewide, CO

Election Date: November 6, 2001
Type:
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 66% - 34%


Use $50 million in existing state surplus to test a mass transit monorail system. Positive test would lead to construction of 167-mile system between DIA and Eagle County Airport, along I-70 …

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Houston, TX

Election Date: November 6, 2001
Type: Charter/Constitutional Amendment
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 74% - 26%


Charter amendment to require regional voter approval for City to approve Metro rail project.

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Glendale, AZ

Election Date: November 6, 2001
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 64% - 36%


1/2-cent sales tax for $1 billion transportation package to establish regional connection to Phoenix's planned light-rail system. Expanded bus service, light-rail transit center, and exp …

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Snohomish County, WA

Election Date: September 18, 2001
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 53% - 47%


Increases sales taxes by three cents on every $10 purchased, for the purpose of increasing transit services

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Kansas City, MO

Election Date: August 1, 2001
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: None
Results: 60% - 40%


1/2-cent sales tax increase to support a proposed 24-mile, $793 million light rail system.

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Carbondale, Aspen, Glenwood, Pitkin County, CO

Election Date: November 24, 2000
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed in all jurisdictions


4/10-cent sales tax referendum to fund Rural Transportation Authority (takeover of Roaring Fork Transit Agency). Wouldn't construct light rail without voter approval.

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Bedford Township, MI

Election Date: November 7, 2000
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed


Levy election for county bus service

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Statewide, ME

Election Date: November 7, 2000
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Failed, 57% - 43%


Measure Number 6 – This proposed law would allow a state personal income taxpayer a tax credit equal to the amount of tolls the taxpayer paid during the taxable year on all Massachusetts roa …

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St. Bernard Parish, LA

Election Date: November 7, 2000
Type: Vehicle Fee
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 73% - 27%.


$2.00 motor vehicle registration fee to pay for lease of larger space for DMV offices and to standardize bus fares at $1.00, regardless of distance. 

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Clayton County, GA

Election Date: November 7, 2000
Type: RTA Participation/Creation
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 53% - 47%


Whether to start up countywide bus service. Funded through business license fees. No local tax proposed

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Statewide, FL

Election Date: November 7, 2000
Type: Charter/Constitutional Amendment
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 53% - 47%


Ballot Measure #1 is a constitutional amendment that aims to reduce traffic and increase travel alternatives. This amendment provides for development of a high speed monorail, fixed guideway …

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Statewide, CO

Election Date: November 7, 2000
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Uncounted
Results: Failed, 70% - 30%


Amendment 24 sponsored by Coloradians for Responsible Growth, deals with counteracting rapid urban growth, declining public services and overcrowded schools. The measure would require certai …

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Denver, CO

Election Date: November 7, 2000
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed


Redirect 1999 state tax surplus of $5.9 million to mass transit and affordable housing. Question 1B.

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Boulder, CO

Election Date: November 7, 2000
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed in six of seven neighborhoods.


Residents of seven neighborhoods asked to approve a tax levy to provide unlimited free passage on buses and trains.

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Sonoma County, CA

Election Date: November 7, 2000
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 60.3% - 39.7%


One-quarter per cent increase in sales tax to fund local transit improvements for passenger rail service through Sonoma and Marin Counties and increased bus service.

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Alameda County, CA

Election Date: November 7, 2000
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 80% - 20%


Voters will be asked to approve a 20-year extension of the existing 1/2-cent sales tax to support $1.4 billion plan to improve transit.

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Santa Clara, CA

Election Date: November 7, 2000
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 70% - 30%


Voters will be asked to approve a 30 year, 1/2-cent sales tax to begin in 2006, to bring BART extension to San Jose. Requires 2/3 voter approval.

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Phoenix, AZ

Election Date: November 7, 2000
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 65% - 35%


Voters decided whether to pass a citywide expansion of bus service and light rail. The measure proposed a 4/10-cent sales tax increase.

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