This report looks at a new trend in transportation financing, as communities in 33 different states have approved more than $70 billion in new transportation investment between 2000 and 2005.
"The Center for Transportation Excellence analyzed transportation ballot measures from 2000 - 2005. This report documents key trends in these elections and the implications for transportation finance. From 2000 - 2005, voters in 33 states approved ballot measures totaling more than $70 billion. Transportation measures have an amazing 70% approval rate with voters."
"The number of transportation ballot measures has steadily increased since 2000, and these measures average a success rate of approximately 70 percent. The Center for Transportation Excellence has reviewed and analyzed transportation ballot measures over the period 2000–2005. This report outlines key findings regarding the electoral trends associated with ballot measure campaigns and the structure and substance of these measures."
"Since 2000, few issues have proved to be as consistent a winner at the ballot box in recent years as ballot measures related to transportation, particularly measures increasing investment in public transportation. Successful measures have come from every part of the nation. The past two election cycles have seen notable victories on transportation measures in states as diverse as California and South Carolina, Alaska, and Massachusetts."
Thanks to Jon Cecil
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