Public transportation sees record success at ballot box in 2021

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) reports that voters in all regions of the country on Election Day last week continued to voice their support for public transit by approving five out of five state and local measures supporting public transit on the ballot.

The results were made official as the final votes were counted for a Gilbert, Ariz., bond initiative this weekend. Election day’s five measures add to five other public transit measures already passed by voters this year, bringing this year’s total to 10 out of 10 wins for public transit, a 100 percent win rate.

One outstanding measure for the year, in Baton Rouge, La., will be considered by voters on Nov. 13. Should that measure pass, 2021 will be public transit’s first 100 percent success record at the ballot box.

“Even as times and circumstances change, what remains consistent is the voting public’s understanding that public transportation is critical to the future of their communities and part of a forward-looking vision,” said APTA President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas. “The 100 percent approval rate for year-to-date ballot measures certainly underscores that. Even in uncertain times, communities of all sizes see public transportation and its numerous benefits as vital to the social and economic recovery of our nation.” ..............(more)

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