How transit ballot measures fared in Nov. 5 elections
Of the 26 local, county and state transportation-related ballot measures tracked by Smart Cities Dive, 18 passed. Transit campaigns nationwide have gained momentum in recent years due to communities’ increasing focus on accessibility, green infrastructure and reconnecting communities, said Jessica Grennan, executive director of the American Public Transportation Association’s Center for Transportation Excellence, during a Nov. 7 webinar. “Regardless of the political makeup, people are supporting transit,” she added.
