Transportations & Elections
Special 2008 Ballot Initiatives Report
Voters across the United States approved more than $71 billion in additional transportation funding during the November 4 elections. Twenty-seven of 37 total measures, or 72 percent, were approved. When taking into account only the measures asking voters to approve, extend or increase taxes and bond measures, 24 of the 32 measures, or 75 percent, passed with an average vote of 63 percent.
Special 2006 Ballot Initiatives Report
Voters across the United States determined the outcome of 30 state and local ballot initiatives related to transportation funding during the November 7 elections. The approved measures would provide over $2.1 billion in additional annual funding once enacted.
Special 2004 Ballot Initiatives Report
Most voters asked at the ballot box November 2 whether they would support increasing their tax burden to fund transportation improvements said "yes." In total, the revenue measures would generate at least $28 billion in new revenue for transportation infrastructure work. This report provides ARTBA analysis of the initiatives, as well as specific information on each vote.