In California alone, ten counties will consider sales tax measures to
fund transportation investment. In addition, three statewide measures
related to transportation will appear on ballots in the state,
including a record-setting $20 billion in bonds for transportation
projects. In all, more than $39 billion in potential
transportation funding will be on ballots across the Golden State.
Other significant races include a one-cent sales tax in Broward
County, Florida. Sales tax measures in Salt Lake and Utah Counties
(UT) to more quickly complete the popular new light rail service in
the region. In Minnesota, voters will consider a constitutional
amendment that would ensure vehicle-related taxes and fees would be
spent on improving transportation. New Jersey voters will weigh in on
whether to increase the amount of state gas taxes dedicated to the
state's Transportation Trust Fund. Property tax measures are on tap in
two Michigan communities, and Seattle (WA) will vote on more than $500
million for a multi-modal repair and improvement package.
A complete list of pending ballot measures is available
online