California
Alameda County
Measure B1 – Fail
It would extend the existing county sales tax and increase it by ½ cent to improve transit access, fix roads, improve bicycle and pedestrian safety, reduce traffic congestion and keep senior, youth and disabled fares affordable.
http://unioncity.patch.com/articles/election-2012-transportation-tax-measure
Contra Costa County
Moraga
Measure K – Pass
A one-cent sales tax for 20 years used to pay for road repairs and storm drain repair.
http://www.mercurynews.com/elections/ci_21944290/orinda-and-moraga-voters-greenlight-taxes-road-repairs
Orinda
Measure L – Pass
A half-cent sales tax on the purchase of goods and services to pay for road maintenance and repair.
http://www.mercurynews.com/elections/ci_21944290/orinda-and-moraga-voters-greenlight-taxes-road-repairs
Los Angeles County
Measure J – Fail
A one-half cent sales tax that is already being paid on the sales of goods and services and will continue for 30 years to be used for traffic relief and economic growth/job creation by accelerating construction of light rail, subway, airport connections within five years, not 20.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/11/measure-j-la-county-transit-tax-extension-fails.html
Marin County
Measure A – Passed
A quarter-cent sales tax for nine years to maintain open spaces, parks and farmland in the county to preserve quality of life.
http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/marin-county-voters-approve-sales-tax-parks-public/nSzHG/
Napa County
Measure T – Pass
A half-cent sales tax increase to be used for road repairs in the county. It would expire in 25 years.
http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/voters-support-road-tax/article_9d9d4b1e-28a4-11e2-9a97-001a4bcf887a.html
San Luis Obispo County
Paso Robles
Measure F – Pass
It would direct the city council to earmark revenues to the repair of roads.
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2012/11/06/2287442/local-ballot-measures.html
Colorado
El Paso County
Referendum – Pass
A tax extension for Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) to fund capital transportation projects.
http://www.gazette.com/news/tax-146885-voters-percent.html
Hawaii
Honolulu
Mayorl Race – Kirk Caldwell wins
(What has become a “referendum on the city’s construction of rail)
Caldwell vowed to build rail but will take a critical look at the plans.
http://thegardenisland.com/news/state-and-regional/caldwell-defeats-cayetano-in-honolulu-mayor-race/article_ff1750af-0f43-592b-938c-aa75180c0b6f.html
Illinois
Stephenson County
Advisory Referendum – Pass
The county can provide a county-wide transportation system funded by federal, state and county funds.
http://www.journalstandard.com/news/x1440176150/City-manager-referendum-fails-in-Freeport
Michigan
Kalamazoo
Property Tax – Pass
Renewal of a property tax to fund bus service in the city for three years by 63 percent.
http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2012/11/metro_transit.html
Kent County
Walker
Transit Referendum - Fail
Proposal to end Interurban Transit Partnership service.
http://walker.wzzm13.com/news/news/74846-rapid-will-keep-moving-through-walker
North Carolina
Orange County
Transit Sales Tax – Pass
Half-cent tax to improve transit service.
http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/region-state/orange-county-approves-transit-sales-tax-1.45102
Ohio
Lucas County
Perrysburg
Referendum – Fail
A levy to pay for a local bus service.
http://www.toledoblade.com/Politics/2012/11/07/Sylvania-Spencer-townships-nix-transit-exit.html
Spencer
Referendum – Fail
To withdraw from the Toldedo Area Regional Transit Authority
http://www.toledoblade.com/Politics/2012/11/07/Sylvania-Spencer-townships-nix-transit-exit.html
Sylvania
Referndum – Fail
To withdraw from the Toldedo Area Regional Transit Authority
http://www.toledoblade.com/Politics/2012/11/07/Sylvania-Spencer-townships-nix-transit-exit.html
Oregon
Lane County
Eugene
Eugene City Street Bond – Pass
Authorizes the city of Eugene to issue up to $43 million in bonds for road repair (~94%) and bicycle and pedestrian projects.
http://www.registerguard.com/web/updates/28997055-55/bond-assessed-measure-street-property.html.csp
Washington County
Tigard
Light Rail Amendment - Pass
Requires a public vote prior to increasing local taxes or fees to fund light-rail construction and expansion.
http://www.oregonlive.com/tigard/index.ssf/2012/11/tigard_light_rail_amendment_pa.html
South Carolina
Richland county
Sales Tax -
A one-cent sales tax for 22 years that would be used for road improvements, bus service expansion, and bicycle and pedestrian improvements.
http://irmo.patch.com/articles/richland-county-voters-pass-sales-tax
Texas
Harris County
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County Referendum – Pass
Authorization to continue diverting part of its sales tax revenues for road projects. Would also Metro to keep up to 81 percent of sales tax collections for transit.
http://www.chron.com/news/politics/article/Voters-extend-Metro-s-tax-sharing-plan-4014412.php
Virginia
Arlington County
Bond – Pass
Approval to borrow more than $150 million to build swimming pools, schools and streets.
http://washingtonexaminer.com/voters-approve-bonds-retain-incumbents-in-northern-va./article/2512827#.UJqFV4Ya73U
Virginia Beach
Light Rail referendum - Pass
Whether the city should approve reasonable efforts to support the financing and development of The Tide light rail in Virginia Beach.
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/11/light-rail-gets-green-light-expand-virginia-beach
Washington
Clark County
Proposition 1 - Fail
A .1-cent sales tax that would provide operating money for C-Train LRT and BRT service in Vancouver.
http://www.columbian.com/news/2012/nov/06/voters-soundly-reject-c-tran-measure-outcome-deliv/
