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Comprehensive Transportation Plan Defeated

Posted by: Abhijeet Chavan
Thanks to: Cindy Matheny
12 October 2003 - 9:00am

Orange County FL voters rejected the Mobility 20/20 Plan, a joint County/City of Orlando proposal to improve roads, provide bike lanes, and establish light rail service via a half-cent sales tax.

"Voters force-fed a stunning defeat to Orange County's political, business and community leaders Tuesday, handily rejecting a transportation tax billed as the region's last, best hope to come to grips with its congested roads.Proponents blamed the loss on Florida's traditional resistance to higher taxes, a poor economy, mistrust of government and public distaste for toll lanes and a rail system."

Full Story: Voters: No tax for roads
Source: The Orlando Sentinel, October 8, 2003
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