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While Congress punts on sustainable funding, local communities approve a slew of new transportation taxes on election day

5 Nov 2015 | Posted by Steve Davis | 0 Comments | ballot measures, salt lake city, Seattle, state funding, transportation funding, transportation vote, transportation vote 2015, utah

In a striking contrast to the actions of Congress when it comes to transportation funding, a handful of local jurisdictions went to the ballot this week and approved new taxes for transportation investments.

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Phoenix voters approve a plan to raise money for transportation; vastly expand the city’s light rail and bus networks

26 Aug 2015 | Posted by Michael Russell | 3 Comments | Arizona, ballot measures, funding, Phoenix, sales tax, transit, transportation vote, transportation vote 2015, voter-approved

On Tuesday night, voters in Phoenix, AZ, approved a slight increase in the sales tax to help fund a 35-year, $31.5 billion package to greatly improve and expand Phoenix’s light rail and bus systems, as well as other transportation improvements. The vote is further evidence that voters are willing to tax themselves for transportation — especially when they know what they’re getting.

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